National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM) Nagaland Region commemorated World Day Against Child Labour in Assisi auditorium on June 8.
World Day Against Child Labour commemorated
Dimapur, June 8 (MExN): The National Domestic Workers Movement (NDWM) Nagaland Region in collaboration with Assisi Centre for Integrated Development (ACID) and NDWM Child Right Movement commemorated World Day Against Child Labour in Assisi auditorium on June 8.
NDWM Nagaland Coordinator, Sr Pramila in her welcome address said, “today, we unite with a shared purpose: to raise awareness, to advocate for change, and to reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the rights and well-being of every child.”
She called the gathering to reflect on the harsh realities faced by millions of children around the world who are forced into labour instead of enjoying their right to education, play, and a childhood free from exploitation.
“It is our collective responsibility to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive, to dream, and to reach their full potential. Look at yourself you are in the school enjoying your childhood and life in the school. Look around how many are in the garage working and have left the school,” she said.
Sr Pramila also called to recommit ourselves to the fight against child labour, to advocate for policies that protect children, and to create a world where every child can live with dignity, safety, and hope. “It is a day to raise our voice against the injustice where our friends face outside, those families who allow their children to dropout and send for work. Child labour kills dreams,” she concluded.
The speaker, Kaboli Kiho, Counsellor, Child Helpline DCPU highlighted the importance of commemorating the day. “Child labour is also called child abuse. Child is a precious gift of God. Not educating the child destroys the future of the child. Childhood is a right time to mould them and enlighten them,” Kiho stated.
She mentioned that poverty could be the main reason where the parents do not focus much on the importance of education and therefore, educating the parents on the child rights is also a great task.
‘It is collective responsibility to fight against the child labour and bring smiles in the future where they should follow their dreams,’ she added.
The programme was attended by Alomi, Coordinator of Childline Nagaland. 220 CRM children attended the function.
