Month: July 2024

Asian Regional Children’s Advisory Committee Meeting kicks off in Kathmandu

From July 8th to July 11th, 2024, the Asian Regional Children’s Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting was held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The purpose of the meeting was for working children across the Asian region to share their experiences and collaborate on a Regional Advocacy Plan. The meeting has seen a diverse group of CAC members from the Philippines, Bangladesh, India, and Nepal coming together to connect, play and learn from each other. One of the highlights of the event was a traditional Nepali dance performance that welcomed the attendees. Participants also engaged in a role play focused on child protection, an interactive way to address crucial issues. The picture above showcases an engaging aspect of the meeting, a game designed to teach participants about child protection laws in a fun and dynamic manner. Additionally, the group enjoyed singing Indian songs together, which helped to strengthen bonds among the members. The meeting’s agenda also included several creative activities: – Participants created a comic to showcase the experiences of working children. – They shared and learned about each …