Dimapur Organizations Unite to Combat Child Labour

Kohima: Can Youth partnered with the Social Work department of Tetso College and Amity University interns to mark World Day Against Child Labour at the Fellowship Missionary Ministry in Burma Camp, Dimapur. The event focused on the necessity of community cooperation to protect children from exploitation.

Jenpu Rhakho Rongmei, the founder of Can Youth, identified poverty and a lack of schooling as primary drivers that push minors into domestic and informal labor. Reflecting on his own background, he stressed that families and religious institutions must work together to prioritize education over employment for children.

The event highlighted this year's theme, Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults. Student speaker Moaienla Pongen discussed the negative consequences of child labor and the responsibility of churches to advocate for reform. Keynote speaker Hillo Tep encouraged the youth to support those in need, stating, "urging youth to become Good Samaritans by extending support to the vulnerable."

The gathering concluded with a prayer session and a public awareness campaign. Volunteers visited local auto garages, shops, and hotels throughout the Burma Camp area to educate employers and the community about the dangers associated with child labor.