On 19 November 2025, an inspiring and highly engaging Balika Panchayat meeting was held at Singanoor village with 18 active young members, led by the ADECOM Women Dignity Centre.
The session focused on the urgent theme:
🔥 “Child Marriage – A Human Rights Violation & Girl Child Protection” 🔥
💡 The discussion emphasized:
🚫 Child marriage is illegal – Girls below 18 / Boys below 21
💔 It causes serious physical & emotional harm
⚖️ Those involved face legal punishment
📞 Report immediately
👉 1098 – Child Helpline (to stop child marriage)
👉 181 – Women Helpline (for forced marriage of girls above 18)
The facilitators reinforced that every girl has the right to education, safety, freedom & choice—and no one can force her into marriage without consent. 🎓💛
The meeting created strong awareness on:
✊ Child Rights
⚖️ Gender Equality
🌱 Education as empowerment
A beautiful motivational song by Selvi Padhaal filled the space with courage and hope 🎶✨, and the session concluded with heartfelt thanks by Selvi Kaniska, celebrating the strengths and leadership of young girls in the community.
🌸 When girls are empowered, the community becomes stronger. 🌸
#BalikaPanchayat #GirlChildProtection #StopChildMarriage #HumanRights #EmpowerGirls #YouthLeadership #ADECOMNetwork #EducationForFreedom #1098Helpline #181WomenHelpline #GirlsRising ✊💖
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