Kangpokpi DCPU holds child protection awareness programme

KANGPOKPI, August 25, 2026: The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Kangpokpi, conducted a One-Day Awareness Programme on Child Protection at Revelation International School, Makhan, Kangpokpi, with the objective of creating awareness among children about their rights, safety, protection, and the importance of speaking up against abuse and exploitation.

The awareness session was conducted by Reena Chanu Moirangthem, District Child Protection Officer (DCPO), and Kangbam Kishorjit Singh, Legal cum Probation Officer, DCPU, Kangpokpi, using the concept of “Learning with Fun” to make the session interactive, engaging, and easy for children to understand. Various important issues concerning child protection were discussed, including Child Rights, child abuse, child trafficking, child labour, child marriage, and other forms of exploitation and violence against children. The children were encouraged to understand their rights, recognize unsafe situations, and seek help from trusted adults and appropriate authorities whenever they feel threatened or unsafe.

A special session was also conducted on Good Touch and Bad Touch, where age-appropriate examples were used to help the children understand personal safety, body boundaries, and the importance of immediately reporting any uncomfortable or inappropriate touch to a trusted adult. The children were encouraged to confidently say “No,” move away from unsafe situations, and seek help whenever necessary.

To make the programme more lively and enjoyable, the students actively participated in cultural activities. The children presented a dance performance, showcasing their talents and adding a joyful atmosphere to the awareness programme.

As part of the programme, stationery items were also distributed to the children as a gesture of encouragement and support for their education.

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