Tseminyu DC Japheth Woch with others during the inauguration of DCPU Tseminyu Reading Corner on June 12.
Kohima, June 12 (MExN): In observance of World Day Against Child Labour 2026, the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Tseminyu, in collaboration with the 3Shelf Project, organised a programme under the theme “Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults” at DCPU office, Tseminyu.
The programme reflected on the importance of protecting childhood through access to education, opportunities and safe spaces for learning.
Gracing the occasion Japheth Woch, Deputy Commissioner, Tseminyu, emphasised the role of education and reading in empowering children and creating pathways towards brighter futures, reinforcing that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their potential.
Woch inaugurated DCPU Tseminyu Reading Corner, established in collaboration with 3Shelf Project to create greater access to books and encourage reading habit among children and young people.
Speaking on the journey of the 3Shelf Project, founder Aleno Sale shared how the initiative began with a simple idea of sharing books from a personal collection to make reading more accessible.
The project has established small reading spaces across different community settings including parks, rehabilitation centres, and creative spaces, with the Tseminyu Reading Corner becoming the project’s eight reading space.
Special appreciation was extended to the District Child Protection Unit, Tseminyu, for partnering in the initiative, as well as to all individuals and supporters who contributed books and encouragement to make the reading corner possible.
The programme concluded with a shared call to continue investing in children through education, reading, and community-driven efforts that promote learning and well-being
The programme was chaired by Vekhotolu Curhah, ADEO, DCPU Tseminyu while vote of thanks was proposed by Kvulo Kent, Project Coordinator, Child Helpline, Tseminyu.
