Ashoka University, Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights begin ‘Child Rights Fellowship'

The fellows will get an opportunity to work on the field in an assigned district for a year while receiving training, mentorship and support for professional development from government officers and a programme team at Child Rights Fellowship (CRF).

Child Rights Fellowship 2020: The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) in collaboration with Ashoka University commenced a ‘Child Rights Fellowship'. According to the statement released by the officials on December 19, 2020, the decision to collaborate is taken in order to engage young professionals and strengthen the implementation of the rights of the children. The focus of the fellowship will be on curbing child abuse, early childhood care, development and education, they said.

According to an official statement, the fellows will get an opportunity to work on the field in an assigned district for a year while receiving training, mentorship and support for professional development from government officers and a programme team at Child Rights Fellowship (CRF).

The child rights body further added, the fellows will also be working closely with DCPCR and other government departments within the district administration for better implementation of programme policies while ensuring accountability and efficiency in the domain of child rights within the state.

Through this collaboration, the commission said, the applications for the first cohort of the fellowship are now open and interested candidates can apply on or before January 4. It aims to provide an opportunity for five young professionals to create real, sustainable change on the ground.

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