Wednesday, December 11, 2024
spot_img

‘Children’s safety’ awareness held in Garo Hills

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

SHILLONG: The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) in collaboration with the Office of the District Social Welfare Officer, North Garo Hills, Resubelpara organized a sensitization programme for parents on ‘Personal Safety Education of Children’ at the SGSY Hall in Resubelpara on Thursday.  
Theilin Phanbuh, chairperson, MSCW attended the programme along with MSCW members Iadalin Tariang, Rebina Subba and Annie.
Addressing the gathering, Phanbuh spoke about personal safety education which empowers parents with the necessary knowledge and skills to educate their children and prevent them from sexual abuse.
She also urged them to seek help and to alert authorities they witness any type of abuse in order to bring the abuser to justice.
The programme also marks the celebration of ‘International Women’s Week’ which is being observed from March 1 to 8 under the theme ‘Press for Progress’. 
Resource persons from Faith Foundation also took part in the programme and interacted with the gathering.

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

Ampati Govt School wins science exhibition

TURA, Dec 10: Eight schools from across South West Garo Hills district participated in the District Level Science,...

Villagers attack police vehicle to save timber smugglers in WGH

Rajabala, Dec 10: A police vehicle, which had got into a chase against a vehicle carrying illegal timber,...

MHRC marks year of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Shillong, Dec 10: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) on Tuesday celebrated the 76th year of the Universal...

CM announces expansion of Weiloi-Mawkyrwat road

Mawkyrwat, Dec 10: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma announced the expansion of the much-awaited Weiloi-Mawkyrwat road at Rs...