TEZU, AUG 22:
A one-day workshop on the “Child Rights and Protection Framework” was held at Amik Rangy Hall here on Saturday to raise awareness on child rights, legal safeguards and protection mechanisms.
The workshop was organised by the Indian Council for Child Welfare-Arunachal Pradesh (ICCW-AP) in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Tezu, District Administration and All Mishmi Women Welfare Society.
The programme was attended by Tezu District & Sessions Judge Gote Mega, Lohit Deputy Commissioner Kesang Ngurup Damo, Lohit Superintendent of Police Thutan Jamba, DLSA Secretary Rido Pina and Deputy Director WCD Solel Longling. ICCW Life Patron Jarjum Ete delivered the keynote address, while Rido Pina proposed the vote of thanks.
The technical sessions covered a range of issues concerning child rights and protection. Advocate Geyir Potom introduced participants to child rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), while Advocate Maya Maga discussed the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, its legal framework, school protocols and available legal remedies.
Psychologist Tantu Karap addressed child mental health, academic stress, depression and coping mechanisms. Soben Karap spoke on bodily autonomy, consent and personal boundaries, while Sub-Inspector H Jugli highlighted digital and cyber safety.
Padma Shri Sathyanarayan Mundayoor, popularly known as Uncle Moosa, along with Nishanlu Kri of Bamboosa Library Tezu and Banika Kri of Medo Library, highlighted reading techniques and different approaches to reading. They also presented a skit based on a book written by a Lohit Youth Library Network volunteer and discussed the importance of creating safe spaces for children through libraries and reading spaces, including at home.
The final session, on substance abuse among children and its prediction, protection and prevention, was conducted by Rise Again Foundation Coordinator Leaveso Ama.
The workshop was highly interactive, with participants engaging in discussions and sharing views on strengthening child protection mechanisms and creating safer and more supportive environments for children.
