World Day Against Child Labour Observed at Tuensang on 12th June 2025 at Town Hall, Tuensang on the theme " Progress is Clear, but there's more to do let's speed up effects" organised by the District Child Protection Unit, Tuensang in collaboration with Labour Department Tuensang and District Legal Service Authority Tuensang.

DCPO Tuensang, Yangthriba Sangtam in his Introductory note stated that International Labour Organisations (ILO) initiated World Day against Child Labour in 2002 with the main goal was to raise global awareness about Child Labour and encourage efforts to end it. He added that there are more than 160 billions of children who are exploiting. child labour is a form of exploitation of children in their education, work and Medical care for Cheap labour where it is seen in every corner of the society due to lack of parents education and awareness. He stated that domestic helper and Child trafficking comes under child labour where churches, NGO's and Villages has an important role to play to stop this evil practices.

Assistant Labour Commissioner Tuensang, Yolise Sangtam spoke on the topic of Nagaland Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulations) Rules 2024 and Anti Mangyang Chang, Retainer Lawyer spoke on Prohibition of Child Labour.

The programme was chaired by Legal Cum Protection Officer DCPU Tuensang, Thekeusolie Vakha and vote of thanks was delivered by Project Coordinator Child Helpline DCPU, Hongen Thangty. The programme was attended by Church leaders, NGOs, ward representatives, Village Council and Educational institutions.

(Chingmak, IA Tuensang)