Nepal to hold programs for Universal Children's Day

To prevent children from sexual abuse and create awareness towards this end, Nepal will witness two programs on Nov. 19 and 20 to celebrate Universal Children's Day.

Universal Children's Day falls on Nov. 20.

The programs, organised by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), will highlight the fact that one out of every five children is sexually abused worldwide and child abuse can happen anywhere.

According to local newspaper The Kathmandu Post, Nepal has been celebrating Universal Children's Day on Nov. 20 in the past two years, and the National Plan of Action for Children Nepal (2004-2014) is now at its mid-term.

"Since this year is the mid-term of the plan, we're planning to review it and adopt new ways of bringing child rights into practice," The Kathmandu Post cited Dharma Raj Shrestha, executive director of Central Child Welfare Board as saying.

UNCRC will celebrate Universal Children's Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse on Nov. 19 highlighting the role of adults towards children. The day's programs will be organised by children themselves with them voicing their opinions and their needs through different recreational forms such as dramas, songs and dances.

"Unlike other days, children will themselves advocate for their rights," said Milan Dharel, director of Children-Women in Social Service and Human Rights.

The UN convention was adopted in 1989 to protect children's rights by setting standards in health, education, and legal services.

Source: Xinhua