Child Rights Campaign Urges Retention of Ministry for Women, Children and Senior Citizens Amid Restructuring

Kathmandu. The National Campaign for Children's Peace Zone (CISP) has urged that the Ministry for Women, Children and Senior Citizens be retained despite the reduction in the number of ministries.

In a statement issued by CISP Chairman Tilottam Poudel on Thursday, it was requested that decisions regarding the dissolution, merger with other ministries, or renaming of the ministry be made thoughtfully, as these matters are sensitive and have far-reaching implications.

Children constitute approximately 33.84 percent of the total population. The campaign stated that since children are not only partners of the present but also the heritage of the future, the pride of the nation, and the skilled workforce of tomorrow, weakening or merging the ministry directly related to such an important demographic group will seriously affect the protection and promotion of child rights.