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BASIC DEFINITION Child Abuse

Any act of commission or omission that endangers

or impairs a child’s physical or emotional health

and development.

Child Marriage

A marriage before the legal age of marriage which may

differ from country to country (For India, it is 21 years

for males and only 18 years for females).

Child Labour

Any sort of work that deprives children of their childhood,

their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to

their physical and mental development.

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ILL-EFFECTS OF CHILD ABUSE

Health Problems (Physical/Mental)1) Physical health problems like headaches, gynaecological problems,

hepatitis and heart diseases.

2) Mental health problems like personality disorders, depression etc.

Aggression, Violence and Criminal Behaviour More likely to be violent and involved in criminal activities.

Suicidal Tendency

Higher rates of suicidal behaviour in adult survivors of child abuse.

Alcohol and substance abuse

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Health Issues1) Increased maternal and infant health risks recorded in case of child brides.

2) Higher chances of getting exposed to various STDs like HIV/AIDS.

Population Control

Increased population due to unwanted pregnancies.

Deprivation of Education

Inability to complete even Primary Education. Hence getting

deprived of their future (more profound in girls).

Greater exposure to domestic and sexual violence

ILL-EFFECTS OF CHILD MARRIAGE

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Decrease in Life Expectancy

The child labourers don’t survive for an average normal life.

Hindered Physical and Mental Growth

Working long hours, child labourers are often denied a basic school education, normal social interaction, personal development and emotional support from their family.

Wastage of Human Resource

The child labourers can’t work anywhere after attaining an age of approx. 24 years.

Increases Illiteracy

ILL-EFFECTS OF CHILD LABOUR

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While an absolute increase of 181 million in the country’s population has been recorded during the decade 2001-2011, there is a reduction of 5.05 millions in the population of children aged 0-6 years during this period.

During the period 1991-2011, child sex ratio declined from 945 to 914, whereas the overall sex ratio showed an improvement from 927 to 940.

As per 2012 survey, Female infants experienced a higher mortality rate than male infants in all major states.

SOME HARSH FACTS

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Child Rape Cases

Madhya Pradesh MaharashtraUttar Pradesh Andhra Pradesh ChhatisgarhDelhi

48,338 child rape cases from 2001 to 2011 with 336% increase of child rape cases from 2001 to 2011. Apart from this, the percentage of girl victims was much higher than that of the boys.

CHILD ABUSE – FACTS & FIGURES

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Physical Abuse 10.8% Of all the

Forms, Neglect comes first.

Neglect 59%

Sexual Abuse 7.7%

Psychological Maltreatment 4.2%

Others 17.4%

Child Abuse Cases in India in 2012

Medical Neglect

0.9%

FORMS OF CHILD ABUSE

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Child Marriage – Facts & FiguresFor Young children under the age of 5 years , the risk of malnutrition is higher in children born to young mothers (married before 18 years).

Neo-Natal Mortality Rate Infant Mortality

Rate Under five Mortality Rate

0102030405060708090

100

<20 Years20-29 Years

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In India, approx. 40% of women aged 20 to 24 are married before the age of 18.

In rural areas of our country, less than one third of the girls in the 15-17 age group attend school. 5.8 % of girls in the age group 6-17 years in rural areas dropped out of school as they got married.

Every sixth women within the age group of 15-19 years had begun child-bearing, 12 per cent had become mothers and 4 per cent were pregnant with their first child during 2011-12.

SHAMEFUL FACTS OF CHILD MARRIAGE

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A report (in 2012) by the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions says there are as  many as 60 million children working  in India's agricultural, industrial and commercial sectors.

In India, children under 14 years of age account for about 4% of the total labour force in the country. Of these children, nine out of every ten work in their own rural family settings. 

Our India is the home to the largest child labour force in the world, with an estimated 30% of the world's working kids living here.

CHILD LABOUR – FACTS & FIGURES

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59%25%

7%

7% 2%

Sector Wise Distribution

Agriculture Non-Domestic workDomestic Work IndustryNot Defined

CHILD LABOUR DISTRIBUTIONThe pie chart depicts the involvement of Indian children in

various sectors (as by 2012).

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Enforcing Child Abuse Laws

The existing child labour laws must be followed strictly.

Parents should be responsible

The parents should take utmost care of their children where their children shouldn’t go.

To make the Society Cooperative

In order to provide a healthy environment to the children, the people residing in the society should cooperate one another.

STRATEGIES TO STOP CHILD ABUSE

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Enacting and Enforcing Laws The laws like The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 and Child Marriage Restraint Act need to be enforced, and people must be made aware of the same.

Educating and Empowering GirlsImproving girls’ access to quality schooling will increase girls’ chances of gaining a secondary education and helps to delay marriage.

Mobilising and Educating CommunitiesLaws alone won’t end child marriage. People must be made aware of the harmful impacts it puts on children.

STRATEGIES TO STOP CHILD MARRIAGE

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Enforcing Child Labour Laws

The existing laws should be implemented and hence followed strictly.

Eliminating Poverty

Poverty Child Labour. Hence, by eliminating poverty we can vanish this vicious cycle.

Easy Access to Education

The basic ingredients (meal, books, uniform etc.) should be made accessible to the deprived category.

Family Planning

It would put a curb on population and hence a better family environment may be ensured to the children.

STRATEGIES TO STOP CHILD LABOUR

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CONCLUSION

Our India has several temples like Bal Hanuman, Bal Krishna etc. In spite of this, “Bal” is not provided adequate respect here; rather they’re deprived of their childhood.

Stop it now If we want our India back competing with other

countries.