Week-long awareness tour on human rights covers three districts

DIMAPUR — An awareness tour on human rights and the role of the human rights commission, which began on May 13 and covered Wokha, Zunheboto, and Mokokchung districts, concluded on May 18.

According to a DIPR report, the official tour commenced in the presence of the chairperson of the Nagaland State Human Rights Commission (NSHRC), Songkhupchung Serto, along with NSHRC member R Nzanbemo Lotha and secretary Limanemla.

The campaign, which commenced in Wokha town, concluded at Tuli College, Mokokchung. There, students and representatives of various civil societies from Tuli were enlightened about the genesis and duties of the commission, the definition of human rights, procedures for redressal against infringement of human rights, and the actions taken against such cases.

During their visit to Tuli, the commission inspected the police station, where Serto emphasised the importance of maintaining the lock-up rooms in the most humane way possible. Other grievances faced by the police force at the station were also highlighted by the SDPO and the officer in-charge.

The chairperson also engaged with the staff of Government Higher Secondary School Tuli, discussing issues such as student enrollment, the adequacy of teaching faculty, and the availability of resources. He emphasised the necessity of introducing a science stream at the higher secondary level.

In order to raise awareness about various inherent human rights, such as the right to life and liberty, the right to freedom from torture and inhumane treatment, the right to health, and the right to education, the commission visited a total of two district hospitals, seven healthcare centres, the TB hospital in Mokokchung, four police stations, one district jail, and eight government educational institutions.

These visits spanned across several locations, including Wokha town, Englan, Yikhum village, Doyang, Chukitong range, Lumami, Mokokchung town, Kopulung, Mongsenyimti, Changtongya, and Tuli.