On 29th July 2023, Longleng District Administration, in collaboration with BBBP (Beti Bachao Beti Padhao), District Hub for Empowering Women (DHEW), and One Stop Centre (OSC), observed the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons at VDB Hall, Longleng.

In his keynote lecture, Deputy Commissioner Longleng, Dharam Raj, IAS, highlighted the prevalence of human trafficking and its implications. He stressed that trafficking treats women as commodities and is not related to their consent. Raj emphasized that curbing trafficking would also hinder funding for illegal activities like terrorism, militancy, and drug trade.

Raj called for a collective effort to challenge societal stigmas and recognize the shared responsibility of society, especially men, in addressing crimes against women. He encouraged young women and girls to avoid engaging in such activities and to focus on building a sustainable future for themselves and their families.

The program featured speeches by Advocate P. Monyei Phom, Panel Lawyer (LDLSA) Longleng, Marsosang, UBI, OC, Police Station Longleng, and Ketobu Vitsu, DCPO Longleng, on "Awareness of Support Policy." Representatives from various organizations, including women wards, girl students, women church representatives, Phom Students Conference, District Child Protection, and Legal Services Authority, attended the program.

The event began with an invocation by S. Ajong Phom, President of Yongnyah Hongnyula, and a vote of thanks delivered by P. Phungla Phom, District Mission Coordinator DHEW Longleng. C. Henchem Phom, Centre Administrator OSC Longleng, chaired the program.

(Manjong Phom IA, Longleng)