Around 300 children from the slums across Bengaluru gathered in Makkala Koota Park at Fort on Friday and wrote a Post-Card each to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of ‘Action 2015’ campaign.
They urged him to commit to deliver a Post-2015 world order that is equal, just and secure for the people and the planet and especially to make the living condition of children safe and secure.
As part of the campaign, nearly 50,000 children across Karnataka, through Child Rights Education and Action Movement (CREAM) network facilitated by Bangalore Rural Education And Development Society Bangalore (BREADS), wrote the post-cards to the PM and created public awareness for more than 20 lakhs people.
During the programme, most children opined that they looked forward to a just and humane society where children and their rights are safeguarded and nurtured. Children still want free and quality education, better shelter, health care, protection form abuses, opportunity for recreation and talent enhancement.
The campaign was organised as part of the ‘Global Action 2015’, announced by Malala when she accepted the Nobel Peace Prize. ‘Action 2015’ is calling on the public to join them in their calls to ensure world leaders commit to a better world. Throughout 2015, the campaign will provide ways for everyone everywhere to get involved in influencing the outcomes of these global debates that could achieve to end poverty in all its forms, ensure fundamental rights and tackle inequality and discrimination.
