[1] In Tamil, the word Tulir means the first leaves of a plant, symbolising children and "the belief in the resilience and resurgence of the human spirit.
[2] A study conducted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2007 revealed that approximately 53.22% of children experience sexual abuse.
[3] However, due to the taboo nature of sex in conservative societies, instances of child sexual abuse often go unnoticed and are not reported.
Tulir engages in the following activities: The organisation also participates in local, national, and international efforts to promote and protect the rights of children.
[5] They also offer training and consultancy services to teachers, social workers, doctors, parents, lawyers, and police personnel.