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Awareness Programme about Protection of Children from sexual offences (POCSO) Act, 2012

Awareness Programme about Protection of Children from sexual offences (POCSO) Act, 2012

During the lockdown with schools closed and many children spending more time on the Internet and being at home than usual, there were increase cases in child sex abuse during the COVID-19 health crisis. As the children were not aware about whom to approach or talk about this when any sexual abuse happens to them. Due to which the children go through depression, childhood traumas and committing suicide increased, WEEDS decided to give awareness among chidren about POCSO act 2012 which is partculary created for children who under go through heinous crimes and protects a child from sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography. We started creating awareness in our community, Government schools and Private schools.