A consultative meeting on the “Impacts of Conflict on Children with Special Focus on Education and Protection” was held today at Kidozone School/L.P. School, Khangshim, organised by NEEDS (New Era Environmental & Development Society) under the support of CRY-Child Rights and You.
The programme was attended by Keisham Pradipkumar, Chairperson of the Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR), as the Special Guest. Representatives from CRY – Child Rights and You and the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Tengnoupal, Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Tengnoupal and Chandel also took part in the event.
Parents, teachers, community leaders, and children participated actively in the discussion, highlighting the adverse effects of the ongoing conflict on children’s education, mental health, and overall wellbeing. Speakers stressed the need for stronger community support systems and improved access to safe learning spaces.
NEEDS team said the consultation aims to strengthen community-based child protection mechanisms and reinforce support for vulnerable children in conflict-affected areas. The organisation affirmed its commitment to work closely with child protection agencies to ensure the safety, rights, and education of all children in the region.