Human Rights Every Day – Every Child Matters
Event Date: 04 December 2025
Theme: Healthy Beginning, Hopeful Future
Event Brief Description
The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Club of the School of Law, Galgotias University successfully organized a human rights awareness outreach programme titled “Human Rights Every Day – Every Child Matters” on 04 December 2025. The event was conducted as part of community engagement initiatives aimed at promoting legal literacy and human rights awareness among young children.
The programme focused on introducing basic human rights and responsibilities to primary school students in a simple, interactive, and age-appropriate manner. University students visited a primary school in Amarpur Village and engaged directly with children through storytelling, discussions, and creative activities. Fundamental rights such as the right to education, right to equality, right to health, right to safety, and protection from abuse were explained using relatable real-life examples.
The initiative emphasized early empowerment, encouraging children to identify unfair treatment, respect others’ rights, and seek help from trusted adults. This outreach activity reflects Galgotias University’s commitment to social responsibility, inclusive education, and grassroots legal awareness, aligning with the broader goal of nurturing informed and confident future citizens.
Event Detailed Description
The Legal Aid Clinic and Pro Bono Club, School of Law, Galgotias University organized an impactful human rights outreach programme titled “Human Rights Every Day – Every Child Matters” on 04 December 2025. The event was conducted at a primary school in Amarpur Village with the objective of spreading awareness about basic human rights among young children and promoting values of dignity, equality, and responsibility from an early age.
The programme was designed to simplify human rights concepts and make them accessible to children through interactive and engaging teaching methods. Law students from Galgotias University actively interacted with primary school students and explained essential human rights such as the right to education, equality, health, safety, and protection from abuse. These concepts were illustrated through everyday examples related to school life, family, and community, enabling children to easily understand their relevance in daily situations.
To ensure active participation, students adopted innovative pedagogical techniques including storytelling, role-plays, group discussions, and question-and-answer sessions. Special emphasis was placed on helping children recognize unfair treatment, understand personal safety, and learn about appropriate authorities such as teachers, parents, and guardians whom they can approach in case of rights violations. The sessions also aimed to instill moral values, empathy, and respect for others’ rights and duties.
The programme created a positive and inclusive learning environment where children confidently expressed their thoughts, asked questions, and shared experiences. Teachers at the primary school appreciated the initiative and acknowledged its significance in shaping socially aware and responsible individuals at a formative stage.
From the perspective of university students, the outreach programme offered valuable exposure to grassroots realities and reinforced the importance of legal literacy beyond classrooms. Overall, the event successfully fulfilled its objectives by empowering young minds, encouraging dialogue, and strengthening the culture of human rights awareness at the community level, reflecting the university’s commitment to justice, education, and social service.
Department Name: School of Law
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