A dedicated network committed to advocating for and protecting children's rights in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with civil society organizations, professionals, and youth groups. Our vision is to end Violence against Children in Sri Lanka.
SAIEVAC: Regional Initiative to End Violence Against Children The South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children (SAIEVAC) is a SAARC-affiliated inter-governmental body working closely with governments and civil society organizations to protect children's rights.
NACG EVaC SL is Sri Lanka's national coordinating group under SAIEVAC, working closely with the Ministry of Women and Child Development to advance child protection.
According to UNICEF, 10% of girls in Sri Lanka are married or in a union before the age of 18, and 1% before the age of 15.
According to reports, over an 11-month period, there were 2,937 crimes against children, including 1,526 cases of rape and 544 instances of serious sexual abuse.
This survey estimated that approximately 100,000 children and young persons aged 5 to 17 years (about 2.5% of the over 4.3 million in this age group) were involved in child labor.
n 2024, Sri Lanka made significant strides toward eliminating corporal punishment. In April, the Cabinet approved amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code to prohibit corporal punishment in all settings, including homes, schools, and institutions.
In 2024, Sri Lanka experienced a significant increase in human trafficking cases, with reported incidents rising by 60% compared to the previous year.
Learning Poverty (inability to read by age 10) affects 15 % of primary-aged children in Sri Lanka, based on 2019 World Bank data
