Child rights in the Indigenous Community
By Gladson Dungdung
22 September, 2009
Introduction:
Theoretically, the child Rights are right to life with dignity, fundamental freedom (protection and participation) and right to development, inherited in all human beings below the age of 18, irrespective of their race, colour, sex, creed or any other status.
In practice, these rights are neither promoted nor protected honestly by the State except in a few cases to show the world community. Though the rights of the Indigenous People are violated from every corner but the community seems to be more sensitive towards the child rights even though the community may not be aware about the theoretical aspect and the UN convention on right of the child, 1989. The practice of child rights is very much prevalent in the indigenous community of Jharkhand. Precisely, because the foundation of the community is based on the principles of collectivism, collective decision, autonomy, non-profit ethos and equality for all. The child rights can be seen in the various aspects of the Indigenous community. Read more…

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