Child protection act in India.

All children are vulnerable to various forms of harm, abuse, neglect, and violence. There are millions of marginalized children in India who have their rights infringed upon. NGOs like Save the Children work tirelessly to protect and promote the rights of these children. Since 2008, Save the Children has worked dedicatedly to transform the lives of over 10 million children across India. This NGO has been instrumental in establishing various child protection act. It executes its social welfare programs across 19 states in India. 
Save the Children depends on the financial support provided by its generous donors, institutional supporters, and civic partners to improve the condition of impoverished children. It works in close collaboration with various civic bodies to formulate and implement child protection policies and child protection act. The protection of all children from multiple forms of physical, mental, and emotional abuse is a priority for the Government of India. That is why the government of India has set into place several laws and acts to ensure the protection of children. 
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, is one of the most progressive to combat the sexual violence that takes place against children. Child protection act provides legal guidelines to follow in case sexual violence takes place against a child. These acts and policies dictate the punishment to be awarded to the individuals found guilty of child sexual abuse. Save the Children promotes the interests and rights of the most disadvantaged children in around 80 countries around the globe. It engages with various communities to create awareness on the rights of children and the importance of the child protection act. It strives to establish all social evils such as child labour, child abuse, child marriage, child trafficking, etc. During times of natural disaster, Save the Children carries out disaster management programs to help those affected.
 All children deserve the opportunity to create better futures for themselves and their communities. To help them succeed in life, Save the Children carries out various social welfare programs to provide these children with the education, nutrition, and healthcare they need. The Child protection act this NGO advocates for is necessary to ensure the maximum protection of all children from harm. This NGO reaches out to the most socio-economically backward communities to ensure that all children are given a chance to grow and develop. Save the Children is driven by its mission of ensuring the health and safety of all underprivileged children.

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