DIMAPUR: A sensitization programme on School Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV) was held at the Lighthouse School Complex (LSC) Hub, Bautung Government Higher Secondary School, Longleng on September 10.
Altogether 790 students, teachers and non teaching staff from the Hub, along with representatives from GMS Station, GPS Shauli and GPA Nyengching, participated in the programme.
The sessions aimed to raise awareness on SRGBV and promote a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment. Topics included the meaning, forms and prevention of SRGBV, safe reporting mechanisms, safe and unsafe touch, consent and personal boundaries, relevant laws such as the JJ Act, POCSO Act and POSH Act, equality and inclusion, and the roles and responsibilities of students, teachers and parents. The programme was facilitated by District Child Protection Officer and SRGBV chairman Longleng, Ketobu Vitsu. Resource persons included SDPO Longleng, N. Abel Kikon; president PSC, C. Shame Phom; Achung N. Phom and Metlen Phom from Child Helpline; and teacher counsellor SRGBV, Longkoi S.
The programme concluded with an interactive question and answer session, giving participants an opportunity to clarify concerns and strengthen their understanding of prevention, reporting and support mechanisms towards creating safe schools and stronger communities.
