A UNICEF survey has highlighted that 96 per cent of Indian children worry about violence against them while 51 per cent felt that it would personally affect them.
A sample size of 1,000 children was part of this survey that was unveiled in New Delhi on Thursday.
Acts of terrorism, such as bombs exploding in public places and killing people, worried 95 per cent of the children surveyed.
Mistreatment or bullying was a major concern, with 94 per cent of children saying they were worried about it. As many as 52 per cent said they were concerned about being personally affected by it.
Education, health and poverty were also big worries for them, with 96 per cent children saying they worried about access to quality education, that is, having little or no access to schools.
An overwhelming majority—97 per cent—were worried about poverty (families with little or no money) and 94 per cent of them were concerned about access to quality healthcare, and more than half—54 per cent—were worried about it affecting them personally.
Faith in world leaders
Faith in world leaders was high among the children surveyed, with 70 per cent saying they trusted these leaders to make good decisions for children across the world.
91 per cent of Indian children said the world would be a better place if world leaders listened to children's voices.
