Kohima: Northeast state commissions for child rights adopted the Tawang Declaration this week. Officials gathered in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, on July 31 and August 1 to finalize the agreement. They want better regional cooperation. The summit focused on collaborative action to protect children across the region.
Nagaland sent a delegation to the convention. Chairman Alun Hangsing led the group. He brought along members Akumla Longchari and Aying Wangsha, plus consultant Lichani Murry. They joined counterparts from across the Northeast to tackle urgent issues. The agenda covered the POCSO Act, juvenile justice, education, and child trafficking. They also discussed cyber safety and locating missing children.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu opened the event. He pushed for regional unity to handle cross-border threats. He suggested the convention rotate among states every year. On the final day, National Human Rights Commission member Priyank Kanoongo praised the effort. He stated, "The recommendations emerging from the convention would help shape child rights policies and institutional mechanisms in the years ahead."
The Tawang Declaration pledges sustained cooperation between states. It demands better institutional mechanisms to keep children safe, heard, and empowered. The participants will now send their resolutions to the Ministry of Women and Child Development. They expect the federal government to use these recommendations for future policy action.
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