Key Highlights:
- Sudipto Debnath (15), a young social activist from Satkhira, has been nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize 2025.
- He has contributed to child protection, climate justice and education.
- The award was presented by the Amsterdam-based Kids Rights Foundation in the Netherlands.
- For three years, he has been working to prevent child marriage, child labor and educational deprivation in coastal areas.
- He has raised awareness about child rights online and on the ground.
- His initiatives have prevented many child marriages and made families aware of the importance of education.
- Regarding the nomination, he said that it has further encouraged his to continue working for the welfare of children.
Satkhira’s Sudipto Debnath nominated for International Children’s Peace Prize
Satkhira’s young social activist Sudipto Debnath (15) has been nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize-2025, known as the ‘Children’s Nobel’.
The prestigious nomination was made by the Netherlands-based Kids Rights Foundation in recognition of his contribution to child protection, climate justice, and the promotion of education.
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Education and family of the young social activist
Sudipto Debnath passed his SSC from Satkhira Government High School in 2025 and is currently studying in class eleven at Satkhira Government College.
He is a resident of Masterpara in the city and is the son of Jamini Kumar Debnath and Sejuti Debnath.
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Kids Rights Foundation and the importance of the award
Kids Rights Foundation is an international child support and advocacy organization based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Every year, they nominate teenagers who have worked to protect children’s rights in different parts of the world for the International Children’s Peace Prize.
This award is considered one of the most prestigious recognitions of the child rights movement worldwide.
Three years of active role in protecting children’s rights
For the past three years, Sudipto Debnath has been working to protect children’s rights in coastal areas. He has created awareness against social problems such as child marriage, child labor, and educational deprivation at both rural and online levels.
His initiative has prevented several child marriages, while many families have become aware of the importance of education and the need for child protection.
Digital campaigns and field-level initiatives
Sudipto has spread the message about child rights to thousands of people using online platforms.
He has highlighted the importance of child safety and education through webinars, social media campaigns, and digital campaigns.
He has also been conducting workshops and community-based activities at the field level, where enthusiasm for child safety, online safety, and education is being increased.
Sudipto’s feelings regarding the nomination
Regarding the nomination, Sudipta Debnath said,
আন্তর্জাতিক শিশু শান্তি পুরস্কারের জন্য মনোনীত হয়ে আমি ভীষণ আনন্দিত। শিশুদের নিয়ে কাজ করতে ভালো লাগে আমার। ভবিষ্যতে আরও ব্যাপকভাবে শিশুদের নিয়ে কাজ করতে চাই।
Translation: I am very happy to be nominated for the International Children’s Peace Prize. I love working with children. I would like to work with children more extensively in the future.
Source: The Daily Campus
