In a month, for the very first time, and International Forum exclusively for the matter of children is happening in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Between November 16th until 18th, civil society members, policymakers, national and state commissions on child rights, government representatives, prevention, treatment, and recovery professionals, and youth leaders from various nations will come together to work towards practical and region-specific solutions to protect children’s rights in an increasingly challenging global environment. 

The forum is of significance as it is will highlight the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), with a specific focus on Article 33. It will showcase the need to establish substance-free environments for children around the world while advocating for the relevance of primary prevention in national drug policies to protect children. During the first two days, the international conference is held and includes a variety of national and international experts in the field of children’s rights, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. Simultaneously, a three-day Youth Forum is organised where the third day will allow discussions between youth and participants.