Campaign to prevent and combat child trafficking organized on Monday

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), in collaboration with the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCR) and the Mon district administration, on Friday conducted a campaign to prevent and combat child trafficking, informed the DIPR.

Tongpang L Jamir, Advocate, Guwahati High Court, Kohima Bench, graced the event as a resource person. He highlighted the statistics of human trafficking in general and child trafficking in particular. Due to its geographical location, Nagaland experiences a high rate of trafficking and one of the main reasons for this trafficking is poverty and lack of awareness.

Jamir also gave a pictorial and descriptive measure on the characteristics of trafficking and how to react in such situations. He further spoke about the preventive measure and encouraged all stakeholders present to come together and fight vigorously against this problem.

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The campaign was chaired by Mr. Alem Konyak, Child Protection Officer (DCPU), while the welcome speech was delivered by Sevehu Chuzo, District Child Protection Officer. Tangjum Konyak, social worker (DCPU) gave the vote of thanks.

Various stakeholders like District Administration, Police, DCPU, CWC, JJB, Child Helpline, SAA, Children Home Staff, Observation Home Staff and Society Organizations civilians from KU, KSU and KNSK participated in the campaign.