Sensitisation to combating child trafficking held in Kiphire

Dimapur, Aug. 4 (EMN): As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsave and commemorating ‘World Day Against Human Trafficking,’ the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) along with the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Kiphire district administration organised a one-day sensitisation workshop on “Combating child trafficking” on August 1 in the conference hall of deputy commissioner’s office.

A DIPR report stated that child trafficking is a serious crime and the worst form of human rights violation prevalent in many parts of the country. It added that to combat the menace, NCPCR, an apex statutory body constituted under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act 2005, an act of the parliament of India, has been taking steps under its mandate and jurisdiction.

It stated that resource person and senior superintendent of police, Kiphire, Muthasuyi, spoke on “Preventing child trafficking.” He highlighted the major problems that lead to child trafficking.

As uneducated parents are easily convinced by conmen, he urged to foster the spread of education among the parents. While pointing out that a lot of Indian poor children finds themselves trapped in substance abuse which could further lead to them getting trafficked, he has advocated proper awareness among parents and communities.

He also suggested enacting strict laws to prevent child trafficking and encouraged business establishment not to employ child labourers.

As many youths are staying outside working in companies and different fields while their parents are not aware of the actual reality, he urged the NGOs to save the district from child trafficking by educating the parents.

The deputy commissioner of Kiphire, T Wati Aier, thanked the NCPCR for initiating such a programme in Kiphire and requested the officers and various NGO leaders to disseminate information on child trafficking in every village and also educate them.

NCPCR Official, Kapil Sharma, highlighted the main objectives of the campaign. He stated that the programme was organised to sensitise the key stakeholders on basic indicators to identify children at risk, vulnerable children, and to combat child trafficking in the bordering districts of India.

He added that NCPCR is undertaking 25 days campaign in 75 bordering districts of India as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India.