State discusses to curb violation of Child Rights

KOHIMA, MAY 13: Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor, today insisted on concerted effort of the government and ‘matured section’ of the society to care for and protect children, provide security, and ensure their privileges and rights.

Addressing the State consultative meeting on child protection, organized by the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights in collaboration with Childline at the Police Headquarters in Kohima town on May 13, Mor remarked that the innocence and unreserved faith of the child are being exploited deliberately in various forms thereby causing ‘death blow to the aspirations and cherished dreams of the child.’

Terming children ‘most treasured assets of the society’ who would build a strong, prosperous society and nation, Mor reiterated that it should be the responsibility of the government, society and of the ‘matured sections’ to care for and protect children, provide security, and ensure their privileges and rights.

‘All efforts should be made in sensitizing and wide dissemination of the information, rights and the legal provisions available for their protection and safety, and to eliminate any further abuse in any forms,’ he said. He cautioned against misuse and misinterpretation of special provisions and privileges. Also noting on the increasing juvenile crimes in the recent years, Mor attributed ‘by-product of improper parental and social care.’ 

Stating that the government has formulated policy to fight abuse of child rights, Mor said the efforts of the government and its machineries alone would never bring any improvement without the combined efforts of all sections of the society including the church and community organizations.

‘Let us all contribute our collective effort in ensuring a more social friendly environment for our children and for our future’ the DC said.

Delivering an introductory note, Diethono Nakhro, member SCPCR, said violence against children is a harsh reality in Naga society today- a reality we cannot continue to ignore. To address the issue, Nakhro suggested certain measures on priority basis.

Despite legislation at the national level, Diethono felt that unless policy and rules and regulations to deal with the situation are framed in the context of each state and each region, the laws would remain ineffective on the ground. She noted with regret that our state is yet to move forward in this regard.

She said violation of child rights are not confined to some poor children, working children and ‘marginalised children alone but is also happening in middle class as well as in rich and privileged families.

She, therefore, said the issue of child rights and protection does not only lie with private sector, government or organisation and individual alone but a collective responsibility of all section of society.