NIPUN Organizes Training on POSH and Child Protection to Strengthen Safe Spaces for Children and Staff

New Delhi : NIPUN, a Delhi-based organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged communities, organized a one-day intensive training session on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) and Child Protection Policy under its Bal Vatika Project at the project location in South West District, New Delhi.
The training was facilitated by Ms. Charu Makkar, Child Protection Professional and Former Member of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and Juvenile Justice Board (JJB). The session aimed to equip NIPUN staff with essential knowledge and tools to ensure a safe, respectful, and protective environment for children and team members alike.
More than 100 participants attended the session, which began with pre- and post-assessments to evaluate understanding and learning outcomes. Ms. Makkar guided participants through important child protection legislations, including the Child Protection Act, POCSO Act (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, 2012), and Juvenile Justice Act, 2015. Interactive discussions and real-life case studies helped staff connect legal frameworks with practical applications in community-based projects.

The training emphasized identifying signs of abuse, understanding institutional responsibilities, and following proper reporting and redressal mechanisms. Through this initiative, NIPUN reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding children, particularly those from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds, including children affected by poverty and child labour.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pradeep Kumar, Secretary of NIPUN, said,
“At NIPUN, we believe that every child deserves to learn and grow in an environment that is safe, nurturing, and free from fear. Trainings like these help our team strengthen their capacity to protect children and uphold their rights at every stage for their holistic development.”
This workshop forms part of NIPUN’s continuous efforts to create safe and inclusive spaces through its crèches, pre-schools, and bridge course programs, ensuring that children are not only mainstreamed into government and MCD schools but are also nurtured in environments free from exploitation and neglect.
NIPUN extends its gratitude to Ms. Charu Makkar and all participating staff members for their active engagement and commitment. With strengthened knowledge and renewed resolve, the organization continues to work towards a future where every child can learn, grow, and thrive with dignity and protection.