Mon, June 8 (MExN): A campaign on preventing and combating child trafficking in 100 bordering districts of India, organised by the National Commission for Protecting of Child Rights (NCPCR) in collaboration with State Commission for Protection for Child Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) and District Administration of Mon was conducted at DC Conference Hall, Mon on June 7.
A DIPR report stated that the campaign was graced by Tongpang L Jamir, Advocate Guwahati High Court, Kohima Bench as the resource person. Jamir highlighted the statistics of human trafficking in general and child trafficking in particular. Due to its geographical location, Nagaland has a high rate of trafficking. One of the main reasons for trafficking is poverty and lack of awareness. He also gave a pictorial and descriptive measure on the features of trafficking and how to respond in such situations. He also spoke on the preventive measure and encouraged all the present stakeholders to come together and combat the issue strongly.
The campaign was chaired by Protection Officer (DCPU), M Alem Konyak, while the welcome address was delivered by District Child Protection Officer, Sevehu Chuzo. Vote of thanks was delivered by Tangjum Konyak, Social Worker (DCPU). Various stakeholders such as the District Administration, Police, DCPU, CWC, JJB, Child Helpline, SAA, Children Home Staff, Observation Home staff and Civil Society organisations from KU, KSU and KNSK participated in the campaign.
