Dignitaries and others at GHSS Sechu Zubza on October 27.
Kohima, October 28 (MExN): In continuation of Phase-I of the Pan-India School Awareness Campaign on the POCSO Act, 2012 - Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan launched by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) from October 26, the Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) organised series of awareness programmes at four schools in the district on October 27 and 28.
The campaign covers children below 18 years as beneficiaries on the theme “Every Child’s Childhood is Everyone’s Responsibility.”
The week-long campaign covers Government and Private schools in both rural and urban areas to create awareness on child rights, personal safety and legal protection.
On October 27 at Govt Higher Secondary School, Sechu-Zubza, Panel Lawyer Asenla Longkumer highlighted the objectives of Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan with Neitseizonuo Solo, NJS, Judicial Magistrate First Class, Kohima as the resopuce person.
At Govt High School, Zhadima, Tiakumla, Advocate-cum-Panel Lawyer, KDLSA, sensitised students and teachers on POCSO Act, 2012 and POSH Act, 2013, emphasizing child protection, prevention of sexual offences and creating a safe and supportive environment for women and children.
At Rüzhükhrie Govt Hr Sec School, Kohima on October 28, Kusalu Lohe, PL made introduction of the campaign. Cheliam Khiamniungan, NJS, Chief Judicial Magistrate & Secretary, DLSA Kohima, spoke on the key provisions of the POCSO Act, 2012.
At Govt High School, Tseminyu New Town, the program was chaired by Mary Nsu, PLV. Asenla Longkumer, PL, shared on the campaign theme while Jendemo Tsanglao, PL, spoke on provisions of POCSO Act and vigilance on social media use. The students were also informed about Child Helpline 1098 and free legal aid services of DLSA.
