Mokokchung, July 11, 2026 (Nokinketer News): Eastern Nagaland Women Organisation (ENWO), Mokokchung Unit, in convergence with SANKALP–District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and Sakhi One Stop Centre, organised a sensitisation programme on the theme “Protect Children and Empower Women” at Aongza Ki, Mokokchung, on Saturday.

Delivering the keynote address, ENWO president Yingphe Konyak stressed the need for collective responsibility in ensuring the safety, dignity and empowerment of women and children. She urged all stakeholders to work together towards creating a society free from violence, discrimination and exploitation.

During the technical sessions, district mission coordinator, DHEW Mokokchung, Moamenla Longkumer, highlighted various government schemes and programmes for the welfare and empowerment of women.

Centre administrator, Sakhi One Stop Centre, Wangshinaro Yaden, spoke on gender-based violence and child marriage, creating awareness on legal provisions, support services and the importance of reporting abuse.

District supervisor, DCPU–Child Helpline, Imnatola, spoke on child protection and child labour. She highlighted children’s rights, the harmful effects of child labour and the role of communities in preventing child abuse and exploitation. She also encouraged the public to make use of the Child Helpline 1098 to report cases involving children in need of care and protection.

Emphasising that child protection is a fundamental right, she explained the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Child Labour Act and Child Marriage Act. She appealed to the public to prioritise children’s education instead of employing them as labourers and also sensitised participants on POCSO-related offences and penalties.

The programme concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session. Earlier, the programme was chaired by ENWO Mokokchung Unit vice-president Lushian Khiamniungan. Invocation was offered by ENWO Alichen Sub-Union president Temsula Sangtam, while the welcome address was delivered by ENWO Mokokchung Unit president A. Mandang Phom. The vote of thanks was proposed by ENWO Mokokchung Unit general secretary Esther Sangtam.

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