H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Child Protection IAHV and UNICEF

H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
New Delhi 1st October 2007
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Universal Declaration of Child Protection unveiled
Art of Living and UNICEF join hands to work for child rights
The Art of Living and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on October 1, 2007
unveiled a joint declaration to further the cause of child rights and protection. The
'Universal Declaration of Child Protection' was unveiled by His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi
Shankar and UNICEF's India representative Cecilio Adorna at an event held at the
India Islamic Cultural Centre in New Delhi.
The declaration envisages that the two organisations will strive to:
identify and change attitudes, traditions, customs, behaviour and practices
that violate the rights
advocate for governmental commitment to fulfilling protection of child rights
stimulate, encourage and sustain open discussion and engagement on child
protection issues
lobby for protective legislation and enforcement
supplement and enhance the capacity of those around children
improve and upgrade children's life skills, knowledge and participation
act as watchdog and monitor and report on child protection issues
promote and run services for recovery and reintegration
The event was attended by many prominent personalities including celebrated
cricketer Kapil Dev, social activist Nafisa Ali, chairperson for the Commission of
Protection of Rights of Children Shantha Sinha president of Rama Krishna Mission
Swami Shantanandaji.
Later, the gathering took a pledge to create a violence-free, stress-free world for
children everywhere.
Speaking on the occasion, Sri Sri said, "Unfortunately, pride has got associated with
violence. We need to reverse this. For this, we will need to impart some special
education to the children and training to the teachers."
He said it would be crucial to teach our children that it is wiser to turn the other
cheek rather than being violent. Saying that the media have an important role to
play, he said people we should work to ensure that television and cinema don't
portray too much violence.

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