Centre for Child Rights, UILS

A heartfelt “Vartalap” session organized by Centre for Child Rights, creating a safe and supportive space for students to openly discuss their mental well-being, emotions, and everyday experiences. The session encouraged students to share their thoughts, challenges, and feelings with mentors, fostering a sense of understanding, empathy, and connection.

“Vartalap,” meaning dialogue, highlighted the importance of listening, sharing, and supporting one another. By promoting open communication between students and mentors, the session helped break the stigma around discussing mental health and encouraged students to speak freely about their daily lives, aspirations, and concerns.✨🫰🏻

Empowering young minds with knowledge is one of the most powerful steps toward prevention and protection. The Centre for Child Rights (CFCR), Chandigarh organized a meaningful visit to Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-16, Chandigarh regarding the ‘Awareness on Sexual Abuse’ where students of Classes 8 and 9 participated in an interactive awareness session on sexual abuse and child safety. The session focused on helping young students understand the concept of safe and unsafe touch, recognizing warning signs, and encouraging them to speak up without fear.

Through open conversations, real-life examples, and engaging discussions, the aim was to create a safe space where students could learn about their rights, personal boundaries, and the importance of seeking help when needed.Educating children today helps build a safer and more informed society tomorrow.

Empowering young minds with knowledge is one of the most powerful steps toward prevention and protection. The Centre for Child Rights (CFCR), Chandigarh organized a meaningful visit to Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector-16, Chandigarh regarding the ‘Awareness on Sexual Abuse’ where students of Classes 8 and 9 participated in an interactive awareness session on sexual abuse and child safety. The session focused on helping young students understand the concept of safe and unsafe touch, recognizing warning signs, and encouraging them to speak up without fear.

Through open conversations, real-life examples, and engaging discussions, the aim was to create a safe space where students could learn about their rights, personal boundaries, and the importance of seeking help when needed.Educating children today helps build a safer and more informed society tomorrow.

The Centre for Child Rights (CFCR), UILS, Panjab University, organised an insightful session titled “The Weight We Carry: Understanding Mental Health in Demanding Careers” with Dr. Isha Bhardwaj, Counselling Psychologist at Model Jail, Chandigarh, on 3rd November 2025. ✨
The session proved to be deeply engaging, as students openly shared their experiences, reflections, and personal coping ideas while discussing challenges of stress, competition, and burnout in demanding academic and professional settings. 💬
Dr. Bhardwaj guided participants with empathy and practical strategies, reminding all that mental health is not merely the absence of illness, but the foundation of balance and well-being.✨

📢 *Offline Interactive Session* 📢

Greetings UILS,

The Centre for Child Rights (CFCR) is pleased to invite you to an interactive offline session on
_*“The Weight We Carry: Understanding Mental Health in Demanding Careers.”*_

The session will be led by *Dr. Isha Bhardwaj*, a Counseling Psychologist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Bhardwaj is currently working in Model Jail, Chandigarh, where she conducts psychological assessments, individual counselling, group sessions, and seminars for inmates on mental health awareness and emotional well-being. She also runs her private practice catering to individuals across all age groups.

This engaging and reflective session aims to explore the pressures of demanding careers, the importance of prioritizing mental health, and practical strategies for maintaining balance and emotional resilience.

📅 DATE: *3rd November 2025*
🕚 TIME: *11:00 AM*
📍 VENUE: *Seminar Hall, First Floor, UILS*

Join us for an enriching and open conversation on well-being, balance, and managing professional pressures.

Warm Regards,
Centre for Child Rights (CFCR)
University Institute of Legal Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Greetings UILS,

The *Centre for Child Rights (CFCR)* is delighted to unveil the *Brochure-cum-Rulebook* for the Academic Competition under *INSIGHT 2.0.*

As part of this edition, CFCR proudly presents three enriching formats:
⚖️ *Case Commentary*
🖋️ *Policy Drafting*
📚 *Article Writing*

These competitions aim to foster critical engagement with issues surrounding child rights, justice, and welfare, nurturing a spirit of research, reform, and advocacy among students.

Explore the themes, submission process, and evaluation criteria detailed in the Brochure-cum-Rulebook, and prepare to showcase your analytical and drafting acumen.

Join us in this pursuit of knowledge, advocacy, and meaningful reform!

Warm regards,
Centre for Child Rights (CFCR)
University Institute of Legal Studies,
Panjab University, Chandigarh

✨Interactive Online Guest Lecture✨
The Centre for Child Rights (CFCR), UILS, Panjab University, successfully conducted an insightful online session on “Understanding the Imperative for Child Participation in Child Justice Systems: A Child Rights Perspective” with Mr. Saurabh Shashi Ashok. The session highlighted the significance of giving children a voice in justice processes, grounded in the UNCRC and JJ Act, 2015, and emphasized the core pillars of a child-centric justice system—Participation, Protection & Best Interest.

The session was highly interactive, with students engaging in thought-provoking discussions, case examples, and meaningful reflections. Mr. Ashok appreciated CFCR’s commitment to spreading awareness on child rights. The session left participants enriched with deeper insights on fostering inclusive and empathetic child justice systems.

🌟 Interactive Online Guest Lecture! 🌟

The Centre for Child Rights (CFCR), UILS invites you to an engaging session on
“Understanding the Imperative for Child Participation in Child Justice Systems: A Child Rights Perspective.”
Join Mr. Saurabh Shashi Ashok — Resource Person (Health: Policy & Law), Azim Premji Foundation, and distinguished alumnus of Christ University, Jindal Global Law School, and Leiden University — as he shares his insights on strengthening child participation in justice and policy frameworks.
🗓 22nd October 2025
🕔 5:00 PM (IST)

Be part of this meaningful dialogue on empowering children’s voices in justice systems!