<p>The Norwegian Parliamentary Committee has nominated Concerned for Working Children (CWC), a City-based NGO, for the Nobel Peace Prize. <br /><br /></p>.<p>The organisation has played a significant role in fighting for children’s right to participation.<br /><br />Speaking to Deccan Herald, Director Development of CWC Nandana Reddy said the team was “still in disbelief”. <br /><br />“The members of the organisation received the news a week ago. We are all humbled by the recognition. Our organisation believes that right to participation forms the basis of all other rights,” she said.<br /><br />The CWC is known for its work in building and strengthening a strong network of children’s panchayat called ‘Makkala Panchayat.’ <br /><br />Makkala Panchayat, flagged off at Kundapur in the State, is today recognised by the government and as many as 3,000 out of 5,600 gram sabhas conduct meetings for children.<br /><br />In 1997, the CWC facilitated the working children to participate in the International ILO Conference organised in Amsterdam, yet another achievement of the organisation.<br /><br />For the first time, United Nations officials shared a common platform with the working children and discussed various issues affecting them. The children got to share their experiences with other working children from Asian and American countries. <br /><br />Attributing the success to the children, Nandana Reddy said: “The children have fought several battles both at home and around the world to get their voices heard. Struggles initiated by the children have always been peaceful.”</p>
<p>The Norwegian Parliamentary Committee has nominated Concerned for Working Children (CWC), a City-based NGO, for the Nobel Peace Prize. <br /><br /></p>.<p>The organisation has played a significant role in fighting for children’s right to participation.<br /><br />Speaking to Deccan Herald, Director Development of CWC Nandana Reddy said the team was “still in disbelief”. <br /><br />“The members of the organisation received the news a week ago. We are all humbled by the recognition. Our organisation believes that right to participation forms the basis of all other rights,” she said.<br /><br />The CWC is known for its work in building and strengthening a strong network of children’s panchayat called ‘Makkala Panchayat.’ <br /><br />Makkala Panchayat, flagged off at Kundapur in the State, is today recognised by the government and as many as 3,000 out of 5,600 gram sabhas conduct meetings for children.<br /><br />In 1997, the CWC facilitated the working children to participate in the International ILO Conference organised in Amsterdam, yet another achievement of the organisation.<br /><br />For the first time, United Nations officials shared a common platform with the working children and discussed various issues affecting them. The children got to share their experiences with other working children from Asian and American countries. <br /><br />Attributing the success to the children, Nandana Reddy said: “The children have fought several battles both at home and around the world to get their voices heard. Struggles initiated by the children have always been peaceful.”</p>