Dr. Manju Baghmar inaugurated “The Wall of Hope” at Amber Fort on World Children’s Day
Says child rights protection remains a key priority for the Rajasthan Government
Jaipur, 18 November. The historic Amber Fort turned vibrant and alive today as children filled its stone corridors with colours, ideas and powerful expressions during the World Children’s Day programme, “The Wall of Hope – Listen to the Future | My Day, My Right.” The initiative brought together children from across Jaipur who used art, dialogue and performance to express how they perceive their rights and the world around them.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Manju Baghmar, Minister of State, PWD, Women & Child Development and Bal Adhikarita Department, Government of Rajasthan.
Speaking after watching the children’s paintings, slogans, ramp walk, quiz and street play performances, she said that World Children’s Day truly becomes meaningful when society listens to children.
“Every child deserves a safe, respectful and opportunity-filled childhood. The voices and expressions we see here today reflect the direction of the Rajasthan our children envision,” she said, adding that the protection of child rights is a core priority of the state government.
The programme saw the presence of Hemant Bhargava, Patron of The Future Society, Rajni Bhargava, and Rushabh Hemani, OIC & Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Rajasthan, as special guests.
Both guests appreciated the initiative, noting that meaningful child participation strengthens any society’s democratic and social foundations.
Amber Fort Superintendent Dr. Rakesh Chholak remarked that hosting such a programme in a heritage site like Amber Fort carries a powerful message. “When thousands of tourists from India and abroad see children expressing child rights so confidently, the impact becomes global,” he said.
The event opened with a welcome address by Janhvi Sharma, Founder of Digital Baal Mela, who highlighted the need for platforms where children can understand, explore and confidently articulate their rights.
Throughout the day, children participated enthusiastically in painting, slogan writing, ramp walk, quiz and street play. The “Hope Wall” — filled with artwork and messages — emerged as a compelling visual representation of children’s dreams, concerns and aspirations. Many children shared that this was the first time they felt their voices were being heard so openly and respectfully.
The programme was organised under the joint aegis of UNICEF, The Future Society, Digital Baal Mela and the Department of Archaeology & Museums, with the objective of strengthening child rights awareness in Rajasthan and amplifying children’s voices in public spaces.