SAHAYOG

Inclusive Childrens Parliament

Through our dynamic Community Inclusive Children's Parliament, we empower young people to unite, discuss, decide, and take action on issues that affect their lives. To help them express their viewpoints, we use innovative tools like the "play the right card," "smiley card," and "score board." Using their collective voice, they raise concerns and make demands, ensuring even the most marginalized child is heard. The parliament's main goal is to promote a child's right to participate “in all matters affecting the child.”Child representatives from across Odisha hold a State-Level Children's Parliament, where they prepare a Children's Election Manifesto. They then engage directly with media and political representatives on issues impacting children's lives. These young parliamentarians have also participated in the National Inclusive Children's Parliament, where they were able to dialogue with stakeholders at regional and national levels.

Our tireless efforts were nationally recognized with the 'Golden Effort' award, which included a medal, certificate, and a cash prize, at the 'Inclusive National Children’s Parliament' from the 'NINEISMINE campaign'.