Question: How many countries have participated in the “South Asia Initiative to End Violence against Children” (SAIEVAC)?
(a) 8
(b) 7
(c) 6
(d) 5
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- The eight nations comprising the South Asia Initiative to End Violence against Children (SAIEVAC) have assembled in New Delhi from 9th-11th May, 2016 for their 4th Ministerial Meeting.
- The objective of this meeting is to set strategies and agree on commitments to ensure the protection and security of the children of the region.
- The landmark meeting is being hosted by the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India.
- South Asia Initiative to End Violence against Children (SAIEVAC) is the Apex Body of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
- It has been created to bring governments of the region into active engagement for child protection against violence.
- It is notable that the present Secretary General of SAARC, Arjun Bahadur Thapa has addressed the Ministerial Meeting.
- India will exhibit some of its main initiatives for the security of the children like Trackchild and Khoya Paya, Childline-1098, POCSO Act among others.
Reference:
http://www.saievac.org/news-updates/4th-saievac-ministerial-meeting-to-be-held-in-new-delhi/
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145056
http://www.ptinews.com/news/7427217_India–SAsian-nations-discuss-ways-to-end-child-abuse.html