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Kohima: Nagaland marked the World Day Against Child Labour on June 12 with a series of events focused on child rights, education, and the strict enforcement of protection laws. Organizations and government departments held programs under the theme, "Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults," to advocate for the elimination of exploitation across the state.
In Dimapur, the Centre for Development Initiatives held an awareness session at Government Middle School. Advocate Changneileu Newme warned that violating child labour laws carries penalties ranging from six months to two years in prison, along with fines up to Rs 50,000. She clarified the scope of the day's theme, explaining, "free play for children means children should enjoy their rights and that adolescents should not be employed in any kind of work that is not fit for their age."
Similar awareness efforts took place in Kohima, where the Department of Social Welfare focused on empowering students to report abuse. Counsellor Kaboli introduced the Childline helpline number 1098, a 24-hour emergency service designed to assist children in need of protection.
In Tseminyu, the District Child Protection Unit partnered with the 3Shelf Project to emphasize the importance of education. Deputy Commissioner Japheth Woch inaugurated a new reading corner, which serves as the eighth such space established by the project to provide children with better access to literature and learning opportunities.
The Wokha district administration took a more administrative approach, hosting an orientation program for the District Task Force. Assistant Labour Commissioner Neimenuo led the session, which centered on the Standard Operating Procedure for rescuing and rehabilitating child labourers to ensure that rescued children receive proper care and support moving forward.
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