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Enabling Wholistic Safety & Protection of Children in Nagaland

Funding Partner: DKA Austria
Project Areas: Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland Districts, Nagaland

Project Overview

The project focuses on facilitating the development and effective implementation of child protection policies across Dimapur, Chümoukedima and Niuland districts of Nagaland.

It aims to establish strategic and systematic mechanisms for child protection at all levels of society by engaging government departments, private and government schools, civil society organisations and community-based organisations. The initiative promotes awareness of child rights, strengthens institutional capacities and encourages coordinated efforts to create safer environments for children.

Project Objectives

To advocate for stronger and more effective implementation of Child Protection Policies in government and private schools.

To facilitate the development of Child Protection Policies for government departments, civil society organisations and community-based organisations.

Key Activities

Awareness and sensitisation programmes on child rights and protection.
Advocacy for the implementation of Child Protection Policies in schools and institutions.
Development and dissemination of child protection guidelines and materials.
Awareness on the Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act, Foster Care Guidelines, Child Labour Laws and Child Cyber Safety.
Translation of child protection materials into local dialects.
School-based awareness programmes and community outreach.
Workshops, seminars and capacity-building programmes for stakeholders.
Engagement with government departments, police, educational institutions and civil society organisations.
Networking and collaboration with child protection agencies and community stakeholders.
Documentation of good practices and child protection initiatives.