Students sensitised on Child Rights

Dimapur, Oct. 9 (EMN): Childline Dimapur organised a sensitization programme on child rights and welfare at Touch of Hope School, Shokhuvi village on Sep. 7. The proprietor of the school, Nungsangmeren, welcomed and introduced the team to the participating students while principal of the school Lanu invoked God’s blessings. Besides showing informative and educative videos on the Rights of every child, Childline Centre Coordinator Lozua Kape, sensitised the students about the rights of every child sanctioned by the constitution. She also told them to seek assistance and information from the toll free Childline helpline-1098, which is manned 24/7. Kape also educated the students about the various types of child abuse and unwelcome contact by adults. In such cases, she advised the students to immediately report. She also added that staying silent only aggravates the situation and further encourages the abuser. The programme concluded with a quiz session on the various rights of children and distribution of Childline leaflets. Around 150 students participated in the programme.