Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu along with the Nagaland delegation during the Northeast Regional Convention of the SCPCRs in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
Dimapur, August 6 (MExN): A delegation from the Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NSCPCR) participated in the two-day Northeast Regional Convention of the State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs) held in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, to discuss ways to strengthen child protection systems through regional cooperation.
According to the DIPR, the convention, held on July 31 and August 1 under the theme "Strengthening Child Rights Protection in Northeast India through Regional Cooperation and Collaborative Action", was hosted by the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
The Nagaland delegation was led by NSCPCR Chairman Alun Hangsing and included members Akumla Longchari and Aying Wangsha, along with consultant Lichani Murry.
The convention brought together chairpersons, members and officials of State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights from across the Northeast to deliberate on key issues, including implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, juvenile justice, education, child trafficking, cyber safety, missing children and strengthening institutional mechanisms for child protection.
Delegates also exchanged best practices and explored strategies to enhance inter-state coordination in safeguarding children's rights.
The inaugural session was attended by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, who stressed the need for regional cooperation to address cross-border child protection challenges. He also proposed that the regional convention be held annually on a rotational basis among the northeastern states.
On the concluding day, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo said the recommendations emerging from the convention would help shape child rights policies and institutional mechanisms in the years ahead. He also commended the participating State Commissions for their commitment to strengthening child protection systems through collaboration and the sharing of best practices.
The convention concluded with the adoption of the Tawang Declaration on Child Rights, reaffirming the commitment of the northeastern states to strengthen child protection systems through coordinated action, exchange of best practices and sustained inter-state cooperation to ensure that every child in the region grows up safe, protected, heard and empowered.
The declaration, containing key recommendations and resolutions adopted during the convention, will be submitted to the Ministry of Women and Child Development for consideration and appropriate policy action.
