Summary:
Faith leaders from all religions came together to appeal for the care and protection of children affected by COVID.
During a Faith Leaders’ meet organized jointly by the Department of Women and Child Development and UNICEF, the leaders said that the children who have lost one or both parents to COVID19 need our care and protection and we must discharge our responsibility towards them.
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Faith leaders from all religions came together to appeal for care and protection of children affected by COVID.
During a Faith Leaders’ meet organized jointly by Department of Women and Child Development and UNICEF, the leaders said that the children who have lost one or both parents to COVID19 need our care and protection and we must discharge our responsibility towards them.
The faith leaders also stressed on the need to protect the children from being exploited as child labour.
Ruth Leano, Chief of UNICEF Field Office Uttar Pradesh said, “The COVID 19 pandemic has affected children’s education, health and nutrition.
Children who have lost one or both parents during the pandemic are very vulnerable and need care and protection”.
She also requested faith leaders to promote vaccination so that every person eligible for vaccination gets protection against COVID19 and the pandemic ends without more loss of life or livelihood.
Manoj Kumar Rai, Director Department of Women Welfare Government of Uttar Pradesh said, “The government has launched Mukhyamantri Bal Suraksha Yojna in the state for children who have lost their parents during the pandemic.
The department is busy identifying children in need of care and protection and we urge people to immediately inform the Childline 1098 or Women Helpline 181 if they come across any such child.