Tseminyu, Kohima, and Dimapur districts observe World Day Against Child Labour with awareness drives and educational events.
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DIMAPUR — Programmes were held in multiple districts across Nagaland on June 12 to observe World Day Against Child Labour on the theme "Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults".
In Tseminyu, the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), in collaboration with the 3Shelf Project, organised a programme at the DCPU office, according to an update.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Tseminyu Japheth Woch highlighted the role of education and reading in empowering children and creating pathways towards brighter futures, reinforcing that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and reach their potential.
Woch inaugurated the DCPU Tseminyu Reading Corner, established in collaboration with the 3Shelf Project to create greater access to books and encourage reading habits among children and young people.
Speaking on the journey of the 3Shelf Project, founder Aleno Sale shared how the initiative began with a simple idea of sharing books from a personal collection to make reading more accessible. The project has established small reading spaces across different community settings, including parks, rehabilitation centres, and creative spaces, with the Tseminyu Reading Corner becoming the eighth reading space.
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Meanwhile, the Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) organised legal awareness programmes on the NALSA Child-Friendly Legal Services for Children Scheme, 2024 across six educational institutions in the Kohima district.
The initiative aimed to create awareness among school children and teachers regarding child rights, legal protection, and child-friendly legal services.
The sessions were conducted at Chandmari Government High School; Government High School, New Market; Government Middle School, Officers' Hill; Government High School, Midlane; Government Higher Secondary School, Sechu Zubza; and Chandmari Higher Secondary School.
Altogether, the KDLSA team, comprising 10 panel lawyers, three advocates, and two paralegal volunteers, sensitised 845 students and more than 30 teachers across the six schools.
In Dimapur, Can Youth, in collaboration with the Department of Social Work, Tetso College, and interns from Amity University, Noida, observed a Thanksgiving Programme and the World Day Against Child Labour at Fellowship Missionary Ministry, Burma Camp.
Jenpu Rhakho Rongmei, founder and Chief Functionary of Can Youth, shared insights on the challenges of child labour, noting how poverty and family circumstances force many children into informal work sectors. He spoke on the importance of community and faith-based organisations working together to protect children.
Moaienla Pongen, a BSW fifth-semester student from Tetso College, spoke on the theme and highlighted the role of churches in advocating for children's rights. The main speaker, Hillo Tep, delivered a message on faith and service.
Following the programme, participants carried out an awareness campaign in Burma Camp, focusing on auto garages, hotels, and shops to sensitise employers and the public to child labour.