Kiphire, May 15 (MExN): District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Kiphire organized a sensitization programme on May 13 at Amahator Block, focusing on Village Level Child Protection Committees (VLCPCs) and the church leaders so they can educate the village people about Child Rights, which is the key for bringing child friendly environment in the society.
The resource person, Bokato Sum, PO IC, presented details on the rights of children so they are protected from risk of being exploited, trafficked, abused etc. Few examples of Naga children trafficked to cities in India over the years were cited so that the gravity of Naga children being at risk is checked by the VLCPCs, stated a press release received here. The Village Level Child Protection Committees were asked to cooperate with Block Level Child Protection Committee and the District Child Protection Unit Office for effective implementation of ICPS Scheme which will bring changes in the lives of the children, the release added.
The programme, attended by 45 people from Amahator Block, was chaired by Pisela (social worker). It concluded with the vote of thanks from Liripi (Data analyst) DCPU, Kiphire.
