Itanagar, Nov 15: The women’s wing of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU), in collaboration with the Pakke Kesang Future Front (PKFF), on Friday conducted a district-level awareness programme for schoolgirls in Pakke-Kesang district as part of Children’s Day observations.
Held under the theme “Know Your Right, Know Your Life,” the outreach covered Government Higher Secondary School, Pakke-Kesang, and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), Nangyo, where students were sensitised on legal rights, safety mechanisms and personal well-being.
AAPSU women cell organising chairman-cum-vice president Mene Bagang, organising secretary-cum-assistant general secretary Tarh Nanang, and PKFF vice-chairman-cum-secretary (women wing) Meling Tok Camder led sessions on the provisions of the POCSO Act and the channels available for reporting offences.
Bagang said the campaign aimed to equip adolescent girls with basic awareness that could help them act with confidence. “Many young girls remain unaware of the laws meant to protect them. Our effort is to ensure they know their rights and are not afraid to seek help when needed,” she said.
Nanang stressed the need for continued community engagement in creating safer school environments. “Bullying, early marriage and lack of reporting often go unaddressed. Awareness must begin at the school level so that students understand both the risks and the support systems available,” he said.
The resource team also conducted sessions on drug abuse, physical fitness and mental well-being, underscoring the importance of holistic health for young learners.
Sanitary pads donated by Health Minister Biyuram Wahge were distributed to the students, along with water filters, an inverter and food items, officials said.
The organisers said the programme reflects a sustained effort to strengthen awareness among girls and added that collective responsibility is crucial in safeguarding the rights and dignity of children across the state.

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