Kerala child rights panel, SGOU to launch certificate, diploma courses
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Sreenarayanaguru Open University are launching certificate and diploma courses on child rights. These credit-based programs aim to increase awareness and professional training regarding child protection laws.
Why it matters
Educational initiatives focused on legal rights are essential for addressing rising crime rates against children.
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU), Kollam, are together set to launch certificate and diploma courses on child rights and laws related to them.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in this regard by commission chairperson K.V. Manoj Kumar and SGOU Vice Chancellor Jagathy Raj V.P. in the Vice Chancellor’s chamber on Tuesday.
Later, addressing a press meet in the State capital, Mr. Manoj Kumar said a curriculum was proposed against the backdrop of a rise in crimes against children and feedback of inadequate awareness of child rights that was received by the commission during its programmes.
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