Art exhibition on children in politics
The National Children's Task Force (NCTF) opened a two-day art exhibition at the Shishu Academy in the city yesterday displaying children's artworks on involvement of children in political activities, says a press release. The exhibition was inaugurated by former NCTF President Shahidul Islam Shanto. The exhibition is part of the NCTF's protests against the hazardous involvement of children in political activities, with children given the opportunity to express their experiences, concerns and expectations through sketching and painting. The art exhibition showcases the first, second and third place-winners from an art competition held by the NCTF's recently, which asked children 'what dangers exist for children in political activities?'. A total of 1788 girls and boys aged between 12 and 18 participated in the competition, which was held in partnership with Bangladesh Shishu Academy and Save the Children Australia. Also displayed in the exhibition is artwork from a group of working children in Dhaka, based on their personal experiences in political activities. The NCTF central committee said, "We hope that the duty bearers, who are responsible for ensuring the protection of children, realise the depth and intensity of the problem raised by the children in this art exhibition. They need to be aware and alert, and be encouraged to take prompt action to protect children as they prepare to hold the election." The NCTF is supported by Save the Children Australia's Listen to Children's Voices programme.
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