About the National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam is a National Law University located in Guwahati, Assam, India. It was established in 2009 through an Act passed by the State Legislature of Assam as a public university dedicated to the field of legal education.
About the Centre for Child Rights
The Centre for Child Rights (CCR), is one of the specialised centres of NLUJAA, which aims to address issues relating to children. The Centre for Child Rights was officially inaugurated on March 14, 2015. Ever since, the Centre has engaged itself in various activities ranging from training, workshops, conferences, development of IEC materials, technical support to various allied departments of the government dealing with children, etc.
About the UNICEF
UNICEF according to its Charter and Mission Statement, works with the Government of India, State Governments, Civil Society Organizations and other partners worldwide to advocate and realize children’s rights to survival, protection, development and participation, which are the guiding principles of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
On 1st June 2015, Centre for Child Rights established a partnership with UNICEF, Assam through a “Memorandum of Understanding” signed between National Law University and Judicial Academy and UNICEF, Assam to strengthen their relationship and their shared commitment to promote, protect and fulfil the rights of the children in the state of Assam and other parts of North East India.
About the Opportunity
The Centre for Child Rights, NLUJA Assam, in collaboration with UNICEF Assam and NE is organizing a lecture on ‘Juvenile Justice Act, 2015: Implementation and Efficacy’, on September 7.
Under the guidance of their patron, Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Ahuja, the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, NLUJAA, the Centre for Child Rights of National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam in collaboration with UNICEF Assam and North-East is organizing the National Webinar Series on Child Rights. The event will be held on 7th September 2021 via Google Meet from 3 PM onwards.
Laxminarayan Nanda, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF Assam and NE will discuss the role of UNICEF in the protection of the rights of children and thereafter, Prof. (Dr.) Ved Kumari, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University, Odisha will deliver the lecture on the topic: Juvenile Justice Act, 2015: Implementation and Efficacy.
Eligibility
Please note that the webinar is open to all. Prior registration and attending the event is required for issuing a certificate of participation.
General Details
- Date: September 7, 2021
- Time: 3 PM – 4:05 PM
- Platform: Google Meet
Topic
Juvenile Justice Act, 2015: Implementation and Efficacy
Registration
Contact
Mr. Himangshu Ranjan Nath Co-coordinator, Centre for Child Rights, NLUJA, Assam
For any further queries, please contact:
Harsh Amrit, +91 8541054789
Email Address: [email protected]
