Trisha Krishnan who is also a UNICEF Advocate has urged 3000 young people to speak up and act to end all forms of violence against children.
Speaking at the #ENDviolence Youth Talks, Trisha spoke about the increased number of cases registered under the POCSO between 2014 to 2016.
She said,
“As per the NCRB 2016 report, the cases reported under the POCSO Act in 2014 was about 9,000, 2015 it was 15,000 and 2016 it has doubled to 36,000 cases.”
She revealed the crimes and child rapes are committed by the person in position of trust and known to the child. That is disgusting!
“About 95% of the offenders of rape cases are known to the victim. This speaks of unsafe environment looming all around for our children,”
Trisha also urged 3000 youth leaders takes pledge to speak up and raise awareness.End Violence Against Children is a unique collaborative effort that includes UNICEF and other UN agencies, governments, civil society, young people, advocates and champions, all focused on one thing: making the world safe for children.
