Women And Child Protection Rights:A New Shield For Preventing And Combating Violence Against Them

Abstract

This study investigates the state of women's and children's rights in India, focusing on existing legal frameworks, constitutional safeguards, and socioeconomic hurdles to full realization of these rights. Despite advancements in women's empowerment and child safety, long-standing obstacles such as socioeconomic inequality, patriarchal institutions, and cultural norms continue to impede women and children's access to justice, healthcare, and education. The study delves at significant legislation such as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act and the Right to Education Act (RTE), as well as constitutional provisions such as the Equal Remuneration Act and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act. These laws are intended to protect vulnerable people, but law enforcement still faces problems like as gender-based violence, child labor, and long-standing social stigmas. The report also looks at the involvement of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) like Save the Children and Breakthrough India, as well as government initiatives like the Integrated Child Protection Scheme and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, which seek to help marginalized populations. However, it should be noted that legislative measures alone are insufficient. The report indicates that significant development in women's and children's rights in India requires multi-stakeholder partnerships, such as community participation and collaboration among government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and civil society. Only through collaborative efforts will legislative protections be transformed into practical benefits in the lives of women and children across the country.