Rohit sharma photojournalist9818863732 New Delhi :- - According to a new survey released by UNICEF on World Children’s Day, when children were asked how they felt when decisions are made that affect them, Indian children report feeling the most empowered, with 52 per cent of them believing their voices are heard and that their opinions can affect the future of their country. When the same question was posed to children in 14 other countries, 50 per cent reported feeling disenfranchised.
Violence against children, access to healthcare, and poor education are among the biggest concerns for children in India, according to the report. Poverty, bullying or mistreatment and natural disasters emerged as the other main worries. 51 per cent of children aged between 9 to 12 admitted worrying a lot about violence affecting children across the world, and 43 per cent of 13-18 respondents feel concerned a lot over being personally affected by violence. The results also reveal that ...
