IEP Chandigarh
The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) celebrated its 9th Foundation Day by organizing a UN mock parliament for school children. This was the Commission’s maiden effort towards facilitating trilateral cooperation among UK, Canada and India towards the issue of children.
Ms. Preet Gill, Member Parliament, & Shadow external affairs minister UK and Ms Rachna Singh, Education Minister, BC Canada showed their support on bringing nations closer on the issue of child rights and appreciated Commission’s efforts for empowering girls through Girls Project.
The event was attended by both public and private schools and was graced by special guests including Ms. Anita Pal, W/o Adviser to the Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Padam Shri Mr. Hansraj Hans, Member Parliament, North West Delhi along with Ms. Palika Arora, PCS, Director Social Welfare, Jt. director Mr Naveen SDM, S Paramjit Singh, Member State Minority Commission, J&K.
Ms. Anita Pal, chief guest for the occasion, in her address appreciated the Commission’s holistic efforts for wellbeing for children especially Digital Library, Social Audits for Government schools.
Mr. Hansraj Hans, Member Parliament, North West Delhi, in his address, congratulated CCPCR on their innovative endeavours for the wellbeing of children undertaken under the able guidance of its chairperson Mrs Harjinder Kaur.
The Girls India Project initiative included a UN mock parliament and school twinning program, both of which are designed to engage and educate children on the 17 SDGs and their role in creating a sustainable future. The UN mock parliament brought together students from different public and private schools to participate in a simulated session of the United Nations General Assembly. During the session, students will learn about the SDGs and how they are being addressed at the global level. They will also have the opportunity to debate and discuss solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems, including environment, and climate change. In addition to the UN mock parliament, the initiative also includes a school twinning program.
Schools from different parts of the country will be paired with each other to share knowledge, resources, and ideas on how to promote the SDGs. Through this process, students not only learn about the goals but also learn how to work together towards a common goal. The twinning program was appreciated and facilitated by CCPCR on the occasion. Best practices of schools n Excellent achievers 2023 were also awarded.
Mrs Harjinder Kaur, Chairperson, CCPR said “We believe that education plays a crucial role in shaping the future, and that’s why we’re launching this initiative. By empowering young people with the knowledge and skills to create positive change, we can help to ensure that the future is bright for all. So Let’s we all work towards holistic brighter tomorrow for our children, not just by words but through our actions”
Reema Dewan, Principal, DPS, Monica Chawla, Principal, St. Joseph’ Sr Sec. School, Dr. Monica M Singh, Pooja Punchhi, Sanjay Sharma, Members, CCPCR, Arvind K Dhawan, Senior Assistant, CCPCR, Kartar Singh and Ankita, POCSO Consultant were present during this event.