Minister for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Social Security Sita Badi held a direct dialogue with children in Kathmandu during a two-day national consultation programme organised by her ministry, with the “Meet My Minister” event concluding on Monday. The children shared their problems and experiences and offered suggestions on matters affecting them, including child marriage and child labour. Badi said the government was committed to children’s all-round development, the protection of their rights and ensuring a safe future for them.
Children raise concerns and suggest policy responses
The interaction gave children an opportunity to speak directly with the minister about issues they encounter and to present their views. Among the concerns raised were child marriage and child labour, two issues the children brought into the discussion as part of a wider exchange on child rights. Policy suggestions were also collected during the programme.
The consultation was organised by the ministry over two days, and the “Meet My Minister” session concluded on Monday. Its format centred on direct conversation: children described their concerns and experiences, while the minister heard their views. The event therefore brought together children’s accounts of problems and suggestions intended to inform policy discussion.
The details provided about the programme do not specify each child’s proposal or identify any particular policy measure adopted during the consultation. The confirmed outcome was that suggestions were collected. The issues named by participants, including child marriage and child labour, were placed before the minister as part of the dialogue.
Minister reiterates commitment to children’s rights
Badi said the government was committed to the all-round development of children and to protecting their rights. She also said the government was committed to ensuring a safe future for children. Her remarks set out the government’s stated priorities in response to the concerns and suggestions shared during the interaction.
The minister’s commitment covered several connected aims: supporting children’s development, safeguarding their rights and ensuring their safety. The children’s contributions gave the discussion a practical focus, bringing their experiences and concerns into a programme devoted to consultation. The ministry gathered policy suggestions through the event, although no specific follow-up action or timeline was detailed in the available account.
A consultation centred on children’s experiences
The national consultation created a setting for children to raise issues directly with the minister rather than having their concerns relayed only through others. Their participation included sharing experiences as well as proposing policy ideas. The discussion of child marriage and child labour highlighted the kinds of problems children wanted brought to the attention of government officials.
The event concluded on Monday in Kathmandu after the two-day programme. While the consultation’s reported outcome was the collection of suggestions, the exchange also allowed Badi to hear children’s perspectives first-hand. The ministry’s stated commitment to children’s rights and development provided the broader context for the meeting, while the children’s concerns gave the dialogue its specific focus.
The programme’s emphasis on listening to children linked the consultation process with the issues under discussion. Participants were able to describe what they had experienced and identify areas where they wanted policy attention. The ministry collected their suggestions, and Badi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to children’s development, rights protection and safety.
