Press Club, Kolkata and Child in Need Institute (CINI) jointly organised workshop to sensitise Media on Child Safeguarding

Kolkata, September 15, 2025: The Child in Need Institute (CINI), in association with Kolkata Press Club, organised a workshop on “Media Sensitisation on Child Safeguarding”. The workshop, held at the Kolkata Press Club, aimed to engage media professionals in promoting ethical reporting, creating awareness, and strengthening collective responsibility towards child protection. The initiative highlighted the critical role of the press in ensuring that children’s rights are safeguarded across all spheres of society.

Several journalists of mainstream media, digital content creators and social media influencers join the the wirksshop. Dr Snehasish Sur, President, Press Club explained the basic dos and donts for the media. Dr Indrani Bhattacharyya, CEO, CINI, Dr Nilanajana Dagupta IAS (Retd) and CINI Governing Body Member. Sri Kingshik Pramanik, Sectetary, Kolkata Press Club, Professors, News Editors and Child Rughts Experts were also present.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Samir Narayan Chaudhuri, Founder Director of CINI, said, “For more than five decades, CINI has been working to protect children and empower families living in vulnerability. Our collaboration with the media is crucial in amplifying voices that often go unheard. This workshop  reaffirms our commitment to child safeguarding and inspire collective action for a safer tomorrow.” The workshop concluded with interactive discussions, reiterating that safeguarding children is not just an institutional priority but a shared responsibility of society.

Marking the occasion, CINI launched a special publication titled ‘Akash Chhoan Matir Golper Sangkolon’, published by Virasat Art Publication. The book is a collection of inspiring stories drawn from CINI’s 50-year journey of empowering children, families, and communities. Each story reflects the resilience of vulnerable groups and showcases how consistent interventions in health, nutrition, education, and child protection can transform lives. The publication not only documents the incredible stories of some common people but also serves as a source of inspiration for future generations.

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