WORLD DAY FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE NOVEMBER-19

WORLD DAY FOR PREVENTION
OF CHILD ABUSE
NOVEMBER-19
November 19 is world day for prevention of child Abuse. Child sexual abuse is a major problem for world over, and India is no exception. Everybody needs to be aware of this problem. World Day against child sexual Abuse falls on November 19 every year.
In 2000, the women's world Day for the prevention of child Abuse to be commemorated as November 19 every year. This is day marked to create awareness and build a culture of preventing child abuse- emotional-physical and sexual and violence against children.
Child abuse, especially sexual abuse is a universal and alarming problem and increased attention and efficient protection skills and prevention measures are necessary at every level- family ,school, community, national and international.
It is necessary for the Government and non government organisations to play an active role in the promotion of and respect for the Rights of the child and contribute to the prevention of child abuse.
Children are easy targets because they are physically less stronger, innocent and complying making them vulnerable to abusers. Sexual abuse need not necessarily be physical. It could be psychological or even visual. The parents to teach children the difference between a good touch and a bad touch.
Important
It is NOT OK to touch someone else's private body parts.
It is NOT OK for some one to touch his or her own private body-
parts in front of you
It is NOT OK for some one to ask you to touch his or her private body parts.
It is NOT OK for some one to take photo or videos of you with your clothes off.
It is Not OK for some one to show you photos or videos of people without
their clothes on

Prof John Kurakar