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• 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 [...]

• NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION AUTHORITY TAKES TOUGH ACTION ON CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN ALL SCHOOLS

  Press Release – 30.01.2018 In response to a complaint made by a student an investigation is being carried out by National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) in relation to an incident in an International School where Nine (09) children had been made to kneel down and their ears were pulled by a teacher as punishment for [...]

• NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION AUTHORITY LAWYERS READY TO TAKE UP COURT APPEARANCES ON BEHALF OF CHILD VICTIMS OF CRIME

  Press Release – 25.01.2018 National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) is deeply concerned about Laws Delays that violate the right to Fair Trial of Child Victims. The NCPA Legal Unit is willing to facilitate legal representation of child victims and work towards speedy disposition of court cases. If such legal assistance is required you are requested [...]

• NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON WRITES TO HON. CHIEF JUSTICE ABOUT THE NEED FOR MORE CHILD FRIENDLY COURTS.