Nagaland SCPCR attends NERCR Convention in Tawang

DIMAPUR: The Nagaland State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NSCPCR) joined other Northeastern states in the two-day Northeast Regional Convention of the State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs), held on July 31 and August 1 in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
According to a DIPR report, the convention, hosted by the Arunachal Pradesh SCPCR, focused on strengthening child rights protection in the region through cooperation and collaborative action.
The Nagaland team was led by chairman Alun Hangsing, accompanied by members Akumla Longchari and Aying Wangsha and consultant Lichani Murry. The delegation actively participated in deliberations on key child rights issues, including the implementation of the POCSO Act, juvenile justice, education, child trafficking, cyber safety, missing children and strengthening institutional mechanisms for child protection.
The inaugural session was graced by Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu, who emphasized the importance of regional collaboration in addressing cross-border child protection challenges. He proposed that the convention be held annually on a rotational basis among Northeastern states.
On the second day, NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo attended and noted that the recommendations emerging from the convention would help shape child rights policies and institutional mechanisms for decades to come. He lauded the commitment of the participating commissions in strengthening child protection systems through collaboration and sharing of best practices.
The convention concluded with the adoption of the Tawang Declaration on Child Rights, reaffirming the collective commitment of Northeastern states to – strengthen child protection systems through coordinated action; share best practices across states; sustain inter-state cooperation to ensure every child grows up safe, protected, heard and empowered.
The declaration, containing key recommendations and resolutions, will be submitted to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, for consideration and policy action.