The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Zunheboto, Department of Social Welfare conducted an awareness and sensitization programme for the Village Level Child Protection Committee (VLCPC) at Akuluto Town on August 18.

The programme focused on child rights and legislation, child protection mechanisms, child helpline 1098 services and the role and responsibilities of the VLCPC in safeguarding children. The DCPO, Ruzonuo Rita Rutsa; Lauying Konyak LCPO; Omekali, Childhelpline Supervisor and Tokato, Childhelpline Case Worker as the resource persons

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The DCPU and Child helpline also conducted awareness programmes at Highland School, GHSS School colony Satakha, GMS old town Satakha, Royal School Akuluto, GHSS Akuluto and Hill To Children Home School, Akuluto sensitizing students on importance of child protection issues, including: Safe and unsafe touch, Child Helpline Services – 1098, Bullying and Cyberbullying, Child Rights and Protection Laws, and available Child Protection Mechanisms and Support Services.

The programmes aimed to empower children, teachers, and community-level stakeholders with knowledge on preventing abuse, identifying risks, and ensuring the safety, dignity, and protection of every child.