Naga society vulnerable to human trafficking, says NSCW Chairperson

Phek, May 24 (MExN): Dr. Temsula Ao, Chairperson, Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) today maintained that Naga society is vulnerable to human trafficking. “So, it is the responsibility of every parent and elder of every Naga village to keep a close vigil and maintain a proper record of its citizens, especially young boys and girls.”  

She was speaking at a legal awareness programme on ‘Human Trafficking’ held at Town Hall, Phek, organized by NSCW in association with the National Commission for Women, New Delhi.  

Dr. Temsula also said Nagas were very fortunate to have many unions and organizations which can help directly or indirectly and can also be informed to help in monitoring the progress and well-being of children living in different headquarters, towns and cities.  

In this regard, she asked not to think that unions are set up to do only politics. Rather they should make the youths’ welfare their foremost priority, she said, adding “only then, such exploitation of our children by our own people can be checked.”  

Also encouraging the citizens to be bold enough to include such dislocation of children as a type of human trafficking and violation of human rights in the guise of charitable activities, committed either by individual families or social groups, she asserted that certain cases of abuse and ill-treatment of minors living in other’s home detected must be brought to the notice of the responsible authorities for thorough investigation and redressal for the victims.  

In the programme, Akumla Longchari, Coordinator-cum-Master Trainer, NSLA also spoke on the awareness and preventive measure of ‘Human Trafficking’.  

Asangla Cholong, Member NSCW, chaired the programme, while Moze Nyekha, Associate Pastor, Phek Town Baptist Church invoked God’s blessing. Zaposhelu Venuh, President, Chakhesang Mothers’ Association delivered welcome address.