Students of St. Edmund Higher Secondary School, Dimapur, participate in an awareness session on tobacco prevention, menstrual hygiene, bullying, and mental health on June 27.
Dimapur, June 29 (MExN): St. Edmund Higher Secondary School in Dimapur, in collaboration with Can Youth, organized a one-day awareness programme on Friday focusing on critical adolescent issues such as tobacco use prevention, menstrual hygiene, bullying, and mental health.
The programme featured three focused sessions aimed at empowering students with knowledge and tools to make informed life choices. Dr. N. Moa Jamir, District Nodal Officer, and psychologist Ms. Imkumla Aier from the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) led the first session, highlighting the harmful effects of tobacco and the importance of early intervention.
Zhove Lohe, Secretary and Director of Can Youth, led the programme with the support of Bachelor of Social Work interns from Tetso College, Chümoukedima.
A key session on bullying and mental health was facilitated by Jenpu Rhakho Rongmei, Founder and Chief Functionary of Can Youth. "Silence kills a person’s growth," he told the students, urging them to speak freely about their struggles. He also proposed the creation of a "Helping Buddy Box" and a "Young Support Group" within the school to provide a safe space for peer support and dialogue.
The final session, conducted by Can Youth Programme Manager Nuyielu Nyekha, focused on menstrual hygiene. She encouraged the school to ensure access to sanitary pads and display awareness posters in classrooms to promote dignity and health among girl students.
The programme concluded with student-led activities and pledges. School captains led their peers in two commitments: to lead a tobacco-free life and to foster an inclusive, bullying-free environment marked by kindness and respect.
The initiative, organizers said, was a step toward building a school community that is healthy, inclusive, and supportive for all.
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