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UNICEF South Asia launches Parliamentarian Platform for Children
NEW DELHI, 6 March 2017 – Over 25 parliamentarians, the Secretary General of SAARC and UNICEF South Asia officials met in Kathmandu last week to launch the first South Asia Parliamentarian Platform for Children, in collaboration with the House of Parliament of Nepal.
During the two day meet, representatives from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Afghanistan brainstormed on ways to prioritize children and shape the development agenda in the region.
South Asia has recorded massive economic growth over the last decade, which is also reflected in the overall improvement of child rights. It is home to 1.7 billion people of which 621 million are children below 18 years[1]. Yet, massive disparities still exist preventing children from living with dignity and reaching their full potential.
The Kathmandu meeting was an opportunity for Members of Parliament (MP) to share their experiences and learnings, build networks and galvanize support.
Indian MPs, Ms. Vandana Chavan, Mr. Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, Mr. Harish Chandra Meena and Mr. Rahul Kaswan discussed critical issues for children such as preventing Open Defecation, ending child marriage and ways to stop stunting.
“Such platforms will enable us to work together for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for children. Our work as legislators is to make sure that all children have access to basic services and that no child is left behind,” said Ms. Vandana Chavan, MP, NCP, Rajya Sabha.
Rahul Kaswan, MP, BJP underlined the importance of educating the girl child for breaking cycles of poverty. Stressing on the importance of keeping children’s issues at the forefront of policies, Mr. Konda Vishweshwar Reddy, MP, TRS, Lok Sabha emphasized, “We need to realize that children are our first citizens and their issues deserve priority in policies, programmes and funding. This network offers an excellent opportunity to focus on the excluded and marginalized groups.”
Concluding the meeting, Jean Gough, UNICEF South Asia Regional Director said, “When parliaments speak on behalf of children their voices resonate. They have the power to create lasting changes for children.” She also informed that the next chapter of the South Asia Parliamentarian Platform for Children will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, next year.
This regional meeting is a milestone in bringing together lawmakers to prioritize, promote, and safeguard children’s rights
Wear this your true colours Holi
Wear this your true colours Holi with Kalyan Jewellers Rang collection
Precious and radiant gemstone jewellery
New Delhi, March 7, 2017: Kalyan Jewellers, India’s most trusted and leading jewellery brand has launched Rang, a colourful new line of precious stones jewellery. The bright and vibrant Rang collection is crafted in gold and embellished with red rubies and glorious green emeralds.
This kaleidoscopic collection offers wonderful choices in the form of elegant haathphools, statement rings, bold pendants, flirty earrings, stunning raani haars, magnificent bangles and enviable necklaces.Set in contemporary and conventional designs, the eclectic collection offers the Indian woman the stone of her penchant and personifies her effervescence. Like the name suggests, Rang is bold and unapologetically original, much like the woman who adorns it. The Rang bridal set adds colour to the bride to be and makes for a perfect match to her trousseau.
Commenting on the new collection, Mr T.S. Kalyanaraman, Chairman and Managing Director of Kalyan Jewellers said, “Rang is an ode to the woman who likes to experiment and chart her own path. Cast in 22K yellow gold and etched with rubies & emeralds the multihued Rang is enchanting and striking. The Rang collection also comes with a 75% buy-back guarantee for exchange or resale on all stones, and a 100% guarantee on service and repairs.”
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Donetsk, Lugansk Republics announce ceasefire in E. Ukraine
The Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republic’s in eastern Ukraine have announced a ceasefire in Donbas effective from 08:00 GMT on Sunday, Eduard Basurin, Donetsk People’s Republic’s (DPR) Deputy Defense Minister has said. “We proposed to stop shelling via representatives in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination [JCCC],” he said. The truce has so far been respected, with the rest depending on Kiev and how it “would manage to control the radicals,” Basurin said. The conflict in eastern Ukraine has been raging since 2014, despite an ‘agreement’ to fully cease hostilities as outlined in the Minsk peace deal signed two years ago.
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