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Anti-Trafficking
30 July

World Day Against Trafficking: survivors' voices lead the way

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, NACG EVaC SL amplified survivor stories to put victims' voices at the centre of the national response - and called for stronger protections.

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Campaign
Campaign

Standing together on the International Day Against Trafficking

Joining the global call to end human trafficking and protect children at risk across Sri Lanka. NACG EVaC SL mobilized partners for a coordinated national campaign.

Child labour awareness
Child Labour
12 June

#EndChildLabour: know the law

Raising awareness of Sri Lankan law against child labour - and what it means for protecting children's right to education. The campaign reached thousands of households.

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Participation
Event

Children's needs, in children's words

Young participants at a national forum set out the priorities they want decision-makers to act on - centring child participation in national policy processes.

Community meeting in rural Sri Lanka
Network
Network

Coordinating protection across all 25 districts

How NACG EVaC Sri Lanka keeps child protection joined up - from the capital to every province. A look inside the national network coordination mechanism.

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Events
1 October

Children's Day: young people and duty bearers speak as one

Marking Children's Day, NACG EVAC SL convened a media event bringing duty bearers and children together to discuss priorities - and commit to action.

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