Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation to launch nationwide campaign

New Delhi, March 17

In a bid to ensure timely justice delivery, mental health support and rehabilitation of child victims of sexual abuse and rape, and their families, Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) is all set to launch a one of its kind year long campaign on March 21.

Bollywood actor and director Farhan Akhtar has joined in support of the cause as the campaign ambassador.

The campaign, ‘Justice for Every Child’, aims to support 5,000 victims of cases under Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in 100 most sensitive districts across the country.

As a part of the campaign, KSCF will provide legal support to child victims of sexual abuse and rape, healthcare services, particularly mental health support to child survivors and their families.

Victims and their families will also be provided rehabilitation, support, education and skill development opportunities.

KSCF will also be organising training and sensitization workshops for various stakeholders in child protection in the judiciary and administrative systems on child friendly processes.

As per the Crime in India, 2019 report published by National Crime Records Bureau at least three children are raped and five are sexually abused every hour in India. IANS