Tawang Hosts Northeast Child Rights Convention

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TAWANG, July 31: 

A two-day Regional Convention on Child Rights began on Friday at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall in Tawang, bringing together representatives from across the Northeastern states to discuss ways to strengthen the protection of children's rights.

The convention, organised by the Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR), is being held on the theme "Strengthening Child Rights Protection in North East India through Regional Cooperation and Collaborative Action."

Chairpersons and Members of the State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (SCPCRs) from across the Northeast are participating in the event. 

The convention aims to promote regional cooperation, encourage the exchange of best practices, and strengthen child protection mechanisms.

Chief Minister Pema Khandu attended the inaugural session as the chief guest. 

He was joined by Minister for Women and Child Development and Cultural Affairs Dasanglu Pul, MLA and Advisor to the Minister for Home and Education Mutchu Mithi, Advisor to the WCD Department and MLA Tsering Lhamu Lhamu, MLA Nyabi Jini Dirchi, and Tawang MLA Namgey Tsering.

Welcoming the dignitaries and delegates, APSCPCR Chairperson Ratan Anya highlighted the importance of working together to safeguard the rights and well-being of children across the region.

The inaugural programme included the release of a publication on child rights, the felicitation of dignitaries, and an address by Mutchu Mithi. Chief Minister Pema Khandu also felicitated the Chairpersons of the SCPCRs from the Northeastern states.

In his address, the Chief Minister underlined the need for stronger regional collaboration and reaffirmed the shared responsibility of governments and institutions to ensure every child grows up in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.

The two-day convention is expected to provide a platform for discussions on key child rights issues, while encouraging coordinated efforts among the Northeastern states to build a stronger and more effective child protection system.

Location: Tawang 790104

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