In 2017, Dastak added child rights as a focus to its protection activities and took over Child Rights Unit previously functioning under the AGHS Legal Aid Cell. The Organization has been dealing with protection of girls and is well able to undertake the activities already conducted by the Child Rights Unit for the protection of children in general. It also has a strong history of advocacy and training on protection related rights.
Impact Where it Matters
The main thrust of CRU programs has been to contribute towards the creation of systems and institutions that increase the prospects for effective implementation of laws and sustainable initiatives for child protection. The Unit works on the protection of children under especially difficult circumstances to bring visibility to risks and vulnerabilities that children suffer. Such visibility is critical in order to create public support for state action and social initiatives for protection and promotion of children’s rights.
Our Programs
Children’s Right to Participation and Association
- Organize Joint Activities
- Leadership & Training Programs
- Promotion of Social Responsibility
Protection From Abuse and Exploitation
- Raise Awareness
- Prevention & Accountability Methods
- Elimination of Child Labor
Juvenile Justice
- Monitoring of Children in Prison
- Training of Prison Staff
- Policy and Law Reform
- Legal Aid
Alternative care for children without family support
- Law & Reform to Promote Adoption
- Improve Conditions of Institutions
- Organize Campaigns