The culmination program of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, coinciding with Human Rights Day, took place on December 10 at the DC’s Conference Hall in Meluri, Nagaland. Organized by the District Administration and Sakhi – One Stop Centre, Mission Shakti Meluri, the event aimed to raise awareness on the importance of human rights.
During the event, SDPO Meluri, T. Desela Sangtam, who served as the guest speaker, emphasized the critical nature of Human Rights Day. He pointed out that without the protection of human rights, discrimination can thrive, resulting in societal chaos and conflict. Sangtam underscored that human rights are constitutional rights that guarantee freedom of expression, which is vital for personal growth and development. He also encouraged students to report any incidents of abuse to school authorities, the police, or Sakhi – OSC.
Jitsiasa Nyusou, the Centre Administrator, provided attendees with information about the services offered by Sakhi – OSC, including emergency helplines 181 and 1089. Legal case worker Chiekerho Nyusou addressed the topics of gender equality and the awareness of “Good Touch & Bad Touch” as part of the POCSO Act, 2012. Additionally, the SDPO led participants in taking a pledge against child marriage.
The program commenced with an invocation by Rev. Fr. Peter Pehiachanglu, assistant principal of St. Xavier Higher Secondary School, Meluri, and saw participation from students of various local schools, including Government Higher Secondary School, S. Pethüry School, and Christian Mission Higher Secondary School, along with teacher representatives. Closing remarks were made by Rhothovi Nyusou, an office assistant at Sakhi – OSC, Meluri, while the program was chaired by Lozüvi, a case worker at OSC, Mission Shakti Meluri.
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Publish Date: 2025-12-14 10:41:00
