Overview
The CHRC Child Rights Cell is committed to upholding the rights of every child across India. It works to protect children from abuse, exploitation, and neglect, while ensuring their access to essential services such as education, health, and legal support. This cell operates with a rights-based approach, promoting the four key pillars: survival, protection, development, and participation.
What We Do
We operate through field interventions, legal assistance, education outreach, policy advocacy, and rehabilitation services. Collaborating with schools, local authorities, NGOs, and volunteers, the Cell builds a strong support ecosystem for vulnerable children.
Our Key Focus Areas
Right to Survival
- Access to food, clean water, health care, and shelter
- Protection from child labour, trafficking, and unsafe environments
- Early childhood development and maternal support
Right to Protection
- Rescue and rehabilitation of children facing violence, abuse, or exploitation
- Legal aid, safe shelter, counseling, and reintegration programs
- Awareness campaigns to prevent child abuse and child marriage
Right to Participation
- Platforms for children to express views and take part in decision-making
- Child-friendly systems in schools and institutions
- Encouraging civic awareness and leadership in youth
Right to Development
- Equal opportunity in education and recreation
- Emotional, physical, and mental well-being support
- Bridging socio-economic gaps affecting children’s growth
Why It Matters
India is home to the largest population of children in the world, yet many suffer due to poverty, discrimination, and systemic gaps. Protecting their rights ensures a stronger, more equitable society. Recognizing children as rights-holders — not passive dependents — is vital for real change.
How We Work
Our approach follows a three-level framework:
Prevention – Awareness, training, sensitization
Intervention – Rescue, legal action, emergency response
Rehabilitation – Counseling, education support, reintegration
We work closely with child protection committees, helplines, schools, government institutions, and local volunteers.
Our Services Include
- Legal aid and complaint redressal
- Emergency rescue from hazardous or exploitative conditions
- School programs for awareness and reporting abuse
- Psychosocial support and skill-building for vulnerable children
- Coordination with Childline (1098) and local welfare boards
Get Involved
Anyone can contribute to protecting children’s rights — as a volunteer, supporter, educator, or donor.
Ways to get involved:
- Volunteer in awareness campaigns
- Report child abuse or violations to CHRC
- Support rehabilitation programs
- Host school or community-based outreach
Conclusion
Every child has the right to live with dignity, safety, and equal opportunity. CHRC’s Child Rights Cell strives to make this a reality by working at grassroots and policy levels. Together, we can ensure that no child is left behind.
