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What's happening in 2008: 8th May - Bollywood Masala - India Actress Mahima Chowdhury promotes children's education The actress, who has received critical acclaim for her performance in 'Hope and a little sugar', actively participated in the Global Campaign for Education. During the event, the 'Pardes' girl seemed very happy while interacting with ... 8th May - Top News - India Mahima Chowdhury promotes children's education ... who was recently in the capital city, to promote children's education. The actress, who has received critical acclaim for her performance in 'Hope and a little sugar', actively participated in the Global Campaign for Education. ... 26th April - NasikTimes - India World’s biggest lesson at Nashik 26th April - NasikTimes - India World’s biggest lesson at Nashik Hundreds of former child laborers and school children participated in the world's biggest lesson on education. Children themselves imparted a lesson to the noted Bollywood personalities actress Mahima Chaudhry, producer Tanuja Chandra, Jasbeer Jassi, the singer and Amit Shyal; Members of Parliament and social activists in Delhi at the FICCI auditorium as part of the Global Action Week led by the President of Global Campaign for Education Kailash Satyarthi.Children led a slate pencil march to the Parliament carrying empty slates in their tiny hands questioning the law makers and the government as to why more than 1/3 rd of India 's population was illiterate. We at Nashik from the Ashoka Universal schools are holding the "World's Biggest Lesson" in the presence of politicians and dignitaries and a strength of 700 is expected. This is being coordinated by the Religion of youth. Children in India will give a wake up call to Parliamentarians in 10 states by knocking on the doors of Parliament to signal the start of action week. Parliamentarians have also been called to be part of the World’s Biggest Lesson which will also be attended by teachers groups, NGOs, parents, children and other concerned people. Campaigners will hand over a charter of education demands to the President as well as to state governors. Media Coverage: 27th April - E-Pao - India 23rd April – Digital Opportunity Channel – India Kids flaunt blank slates, demand education for all Photos:
What happened in 2007? More than half a million people from all walks of life including teachers, parents and children became the campaigners in the 13 states of India during the Action Week 2007. They took on policy makers, asking them to ensure full enrolment, retention, gender parity and quality education. A huge number of campaigners took part in a round table discussion, sending postcards, and rallies. As a result, the state Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Governor of Madhya Pradesh state and Members of Legislative Assemblies went back to school, attended public hearings and signed declarations on education. Early school drop out is a problem in India, with around 13 million children being trafficked and forced into labour and commercial sex. Focusing on this, campaigners culminated in New Delhi submitted a Memorandum of Demand to the President, Prime Minister, and Human Resource Minister, India.
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