Last week, Facebook’s Vice President of Public Policy and Communications published a blog titled ‘Hard Questions‘. It lists a series of introspective questions like – ‘Is social media good for democracy?’, ‘How can we use data for everyone’s benefit, without undermining people’s trust?’ and ‘How should young internet users be introduced to new ways to...

Collectively Addressing On-Ground Challenges of Working with The Law On Protecting Children From Sexual Offences “The completeness of a child is the most fragile and powerful thing in the world. “ – Teju Cole On 16th June, 2017, Prerana in partnership with UNICEF cordially invites you to the 4th edition of ‘POCSO On the Ground’ (POTG). This time around, the focus...

1098: India’s Child Helpline http://www.ncpcr.gov.in/index2.php: POCSO e-box where you can report cases of child sexual abuse online. Tarshi: We high recommend the purchase of their Guides to Sexuality Education:- Click here to download the Red Book (meant for 10 – 14 year olds) and the Blue Book (15 and older). Agents of Ishq: A media initiative that...

On 12th February 2017, around 20 children from across Chennai’s schools came together for a candlelight vigil, in the wake of the shocking rape and murder of 7-year-old in the city[i]. Talking to the media after the protest, Class 6 student Kamakshi A. said, “When I am walking on the road with my mother, I...