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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - 7.03 GMT

NCPA to launch CRC in braille

 

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) will launch the Child Rights Convention (CRC) in braille for the first time in Sri Lankan history to mark the International Children's Day falls on October 1.

The NCPA will also launch the CRC in sign language for the benefit of deaf children. It will be launched as a video which shows the convention in sign language.

According to the statistics of the NCPA, blind and deaf children are mostly subjected to child exploitation. The CRC which will come in braille mode and in sign language will educate children on child exploitation, what they should do to avoid being abused and the steps that should be taken when a child gets abused, said NCPA Chairman Prof. Jagath Wellawatta.

In addition, the NCPA will promote CRC and child friendly messages among children through exercise books.

A book on Law related to child adoption, child custody etc. will also be launched.




 


 
   
   
   
   
   

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