செய்திகளும் நிகழ்ச்சிகளும்

• “ சிறுவர்களை அனைத்து விதமான துஷ்பிரயோகங்களிலிருந்தும் பாதுகாத்து அவர்களுக்கு மிகவும் பாதுகாப்பான எதிர்காலத்தை உரித்தாக்குவதற்கு அனைத்து தரப்புகளும் ஒன்றிணைந்து பணியாற்றுதல் வேண்டும்.

• New Year Wishers 2019

  Children are the most powerful and the most decisive factor that determines the future of a country. Ensuring safety of the children of our nation must run parallel to the journey towards the apex of development which Sri Lanka is making at present. Therefore, the National Child Protection Authority, the most prominent state entity that [...]

• ஜனபவுர முதலாவது நிகழ்ச்சித்திட்டம் குருநாகல் பிரதேசத்தில்

• Appointment of Mr. H. M. Abayaratne as chairman of NCPA

  Press Release – 2018.04.09 His Excellency the Hon. President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Mr. H. M. Abayaratne as the Chairman of the National Child Protection Authority. He is the 8th Chairman of the National Child Protection Authority. Mr. H. M. Abayaratne holds a Special Degree in Development Studies from the University of Colombo and holds [...]

• ALL TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS SHOULD BE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN. TOUGH ACTION AGAINST ALL ACTS OF MENTAL AND PHYSICAL CRUEL AND DEGRADING TRATMENT

  Press Release – 2018.02.26 There appears to be a high prevalence of violence against children in educational and other institutions. Research has shown that children who have been exposed to violence show excessive irritability, emotional distress and also in extreme cases develop criminal violent tendencies. The circular issued by the Ministry of Education in 2016 [...]

• CASE RELATING TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABUSE OF 15 YEAR OLD GIRL HEARD IN BATTICALOA COURTS

  Press Release – 23.02.2018, NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION AUTHORITY (NCPA) CHAIRPERSON APPEARS ON BEHALF OF CHILD VICTIM WITH ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIT The request was made by the victim’s family and civil society that NCPA should get actively involved in the said case and monitor the investigation. The Magistrate ordered that an opinion be sought [...]

• COMBATTING CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SCHOOLS, CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS AND REMAND HOMES

  Press Release – 07.02.2018, The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has initiated a programme to eliminate Corporal Punishment meted out to children in all settings. NCPA hopes to sensitize Principals and Teachers on the contents of the circular relating to the right of the child to protection from corporal punishment. Awareness Raising methods such as [...]

• NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION AUTHORITY TAKES ACTION AGAINST A WOMAN WHO USED A CHILD FOR BEGGING IN A PLACE OF WORSHIP

    Press Release – 05.02.2018, A woman who was begging with a child at a place of worship is being investigated by the Special Police Unit of National Child Protection Authority (NCPA). NCPA after ascertaining if the Child really belongs to the 33 years old woman will embark on a “Family Strengthening Exercise” by providing [...]

• THE FINAL VERSION OF THE NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION POLICY ALMOST READY

    Press Release – 02.02.2018, The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) Act No. 50 of 1998 establishes the NCPA and also paves the way formulating a National Policy on the preventing of Child Abuse and Protection and Treatment of Children who are victims of such abuse. The NCPA sought views of the General Public in [...]

• CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

  Press Release – 01.02.2018 The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) requests that no Children are used by Political parties and Independent Groups related Election work. It has been reported that children are being used for various activities related to the upcoming elections in violation of the rights of these children. The NCPA views this matter [...]