Ending Child Marriage: Bhuwan Ribhu & Just Rights For Children

Welcome to the latest episode of ‪@TrustMeIKnowWhatImDoing‬

Abhay engages in a profound conversation with acclaimed and award-winning Indian lawyer, child rights activist, and founder of Just Rights For Children, Bhuwan Ribhu. They discuss the evolution of child protection laws in India, the challenges of child marriage and trafficking, and the importance of building trust and accountability in advocacy efforts. Bhuwan shares insights on the systemic changes needed for effective child protection and the motivation that drives his work. Their chat highlights the significance of community engagement and the role of justice in preventing child exploitation. Over two decades, Ribhu has championed major legal reforms in India to combat child labor, child marriage, trafficking, and child sexual exploitation, filing more than 60 strategic cases before the Supreme Court and High Courts. His efforts have shaped national policy, triggered landmark Supreme Court judgments, and, in 2025, earned him the Medal of Honour from the World Jurist Association—the first Indian lawyer to receive this global recognition for advancing justice and protection for children.
At the 2025 UN General Assembly meeting, Bhuwan and the Just Rights For Children team were invited to spotlight global leadership and call urgent, justice driven commitments to build a Child Marriage Free World.

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Chapters

00:00 introduction and Evolution of Child Protection Laws
04:10 Building a Movement Against Child Marriage
06:58 Scaling Success: Lessons from India
09:57 The Role of Community in Child Protection
12:33 Justice and Accountability in Child Rights
15:16 Unlearning and Adapting in Activism
18:05 Motivation and Collective Responsibility
20:50 Conclusion and Future Aspirations and Motivations

Learn more about this important work and how to get involved at:
https://www.justrightsforchildren.org/
https://www.justrights.international/

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