HAQ: Centre for Child Rights

We wish all children a very happy ! Every child deserves love, safety, and the freedom to grow with dignity and hope. Let’s stand together and recommit to protecting their voices, their dreams, and their dignity.

The NCRB 2023 data reports a 9.2% increase in crimes against children, with over 1.77 lakh cases registered last year. The most common offences include kidnapping, abduction, and sexual offences under POCSO, which together account for over 83% of cases. Children accounted for just 0.5% of the total 6.24L cognisable crimes registered in India in 2023.
While the numbers highlight serious issues of child safety, they also underline the ongoing need for stronger protective measures, timely intervention, and effective enforcement. These statistics serve as a reminder—protecting children requires sustained collective effort and systemic change.

World Mental Health Day | October 10
Mental health and well-being is about having self-worth and confidence, the ability to trust and nurture meaningful connections, being resilient amidst challenges and uncertainty, and reaching one’s potential.

It rests on three interconnected pillars:
•⁠ ⁠Emotional well-being: understanding and managing our feelings
•⁠ ⁠Psychological well-being: developing self-awareness, purpose, and confidence
•⁠ ⁠Social well-being: building healthy, supportive relationships

At HAQ: Centre for Child Rights, we believe every child deserves not just protection from harm, but the opportunity to flourish — emotionally, psychologically, and socially.

Learn more in HAQ’s Mental Health Training Module: https://bit.ly/4oh1dSf

”Future strategies must prioritise climate resilience, equitable resource use, and environmentally responsible alternatives to ensure long-term sustainability.”

This was the key demand voiced by children, youth, and community representatives at a convergence meeting in Giridih, Jharkhand, organised by HAQ in collaboration with Abhivyakti Foundation. Participants called for the systematic phasing out of unsustainable practices and the integration of sustainable development principles into local governance and planning.

The meeting brought together District and Gram Panchayat level functionaries, creating a platform for meaningful dialogue. Members of the Jharkhand Youth Network also presented community-led initiatives such as seed-ball plantation drives and the promotion of leaf-based alternatives to plastic as replicable models for local climate action.

Discussions further highlighted the importance of aligning local interventions with global commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

🚨 BEWARE ALERT – PLEASE READ & SHARE 🚨
This is an important announcement for everyone associated with HAQ – staff, partners, supporters, and friends.
Recently, some team members have received fraudulent emails pretending to be from HAQ staff. These messages often:
•⁠ ⁠Ask for urgent tasks like purchasing gift cards or sharing codes
•⁠ ⁠Use look-alike email IDs to appear genuine
•⁠ ⁠Create pressure with words like “confidential” or “urgent”
But scams are not limited to this alone. Suspicious communications can also include:
•⁠ ⁠Requests for money transfers or reimbursements
•⁠ ⁠Demands for sensitive personal, bank, or organizational information
•⁠ ⁠Links or attachments that may contain malware
How to protect yourself:
•⁠ ⁠Always verify the sender’s email ID before responding.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Be cautious of unusual, urgent, or secretive requests.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Never share passwords, codes, or financial details over email, WhatsApp, or SMS.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Don’t click unknown links or download unexpected attachments.
•⁠ ⁠⁠If in doubt, double-check with the person directly through official channels.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Report anything suspicious immediately to HAQ at [email protected].
Your vigilance keeps both you and the HAQ community safe. Please stay alert, verify before you act, and help us stop such fraud attempts.

Youth voices matter. They must be acknowledged, heard, and respected.
When young people know their rights and have opportunities and platforms to claim their space, they are able to shape a better future.
HAQ strives to ensure every child grows into a youth free from fear, full of hope, and ready to speak up for change.