Child Rights
Child Rights
There is a big emphasis on Children’s Rights and many of the young people are involved in speaking at national and international conferences. Vidiyal is fighting for equality for every child regardless of caste, background or gender.
Vidiyal works to support the 4 key rights that all children have:
- Right to participation
- Right to protection
- Right to life
- Right to development
Within Vidiyal the children are taught to treat each other respect regardless of gender and girls are given the same opportunities as boys. They are all encouraged to continue with their education to as high a level as possible, according to their abilities and inclinations.
At the 25th Child Rights Festival, children from Sirpihal, Vithaihal, and Verhal forums performed a powerful and thought-provoking dance to the song “Jai Bhim”, a stirring tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the ideals he stood for. The song celebrates equality, education, and rational thinking, calling for the creation of new generations rooted in justice and knowledge. It boldly states that Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, opened the doors to education for the oppressed and marginalized. The lyrics urge listeners to pursue science, degrees like B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D., emphasizing that Ambedkar is the reason such paths are possible for many today. Rejecting age-old hierarchies and blind faith, the song encourages rational thought and scientific learning over religious dogma. It is a call to throw away oppressive structures and to rise through knowledge and equality. The children’s performance was fierce, confident, and full of conviction, paying homage to Ambedkar’s legacy and spreading the message of self-respect, education, and equality.