A sensitization workshop on “Preventing & Combating Child Trafficking” was held at DPDB Hall, Phek on July 24, with advocate High Court, Kohima Bench, Tongpang L. Jamir, as the resource person.
According to a DIPR report, resource person, Tongpang Jamir, gave detailed presentation on child trafficking, in which he explained the human trafficking networks, its reason, modus operandi, various case studies, laws and role of various stakeholders like NCPCR, SCPCR, Police, NGOs, DLSA and others. Jamir also spoke about sexual exploitation, bonded labour, organ trafficking and illegal adoption of networks, constituting child trafficking.
He encouraged the village heads to form village monitoring committees and students’ unions to form legal cell for the same. Deputy commissioner Phek, John Tsulise Sangtam in his welcome addressed deliberated about the significance of the programme.
SP Phek, Dr. Pritpal Kaur, gave a brief description about laws related to child trafficking like IT(P) A 1956, POCSO ACT, JJ ACT, BNS, UNICEF guidelines, child helpline 1098, ATHU- Anti human trafficking unit and women help desks at Police Station levels.
A special song was presented by LDA, DC office Phek, Neikhoyi Rhakho. The programme was chaired by EAC Phek, Nengpichong Singsit, attended by Phek Town Council members, students’ leaders, women leaders, village elders and public.