OSC Awareness Prog

 Sakhi One Stop Centre awareness program on Child Rights with POCSO act held at Lanai Ukl

(Ukhrul one stop Centre was listed as one of the best performing OSC by WHO) 

       Qrl. Chonchuirinmayo L. P (CA) OSC, Ukl

(The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 came into force with effect from 14 November, 2012. The Act defines a child as any person below 18 years of age and defines different forms of sexual abuse including penetrative and non-penetrative assault as well as sexual harassment and pornography") 

HungHao / The Dawn Tantak

UKHRUL,Oct'17,2921:   THE day long program on SAKHI One Stop Centre(Ngayinshim) awareness program on Child Rights with special focus on POCSO Act was held at Mt.Senai College,Lanai 11kms away from Ukhrul town on Sunday here today. 

When i was  young  I used to play guitar one day one men came and ask me why I am playing guitar I simply reply why not then he just told me that guitar are for boys/men and not for girls/ women the same traditional like girls cannot climp a tree or girls shouldn't to this or that,this is very unfortunate but now girls too have many rights so we need to know all this rights and also assaults our rights if necessary, Chonchuirinmayo(@Yoyo)said. 

Ql.Chonchuirinmayo Luithui Pheirei Central Administrator (CA) One Stop Centre(OSC) further said the increasing number of sexual offences committed against  the child therein needs sensitization of POCSO Act. Under Protection of children from sexual offences Act, 2012 with special attention and focus has been given on the protection of the children from coercive sexual crimes, exploitation usage of children in prostitution, pornographic performance since these forms of crime are heinous in nature. 

Ql. Shungrichon Advocate OSC

It is extremely important to know the inherent provisions under the POCSO Act 2012 in order to fully understand the child rights vis-a- visit the penal provision. In this context mass sensitization had become very important to safeguard the rights of the children and in order to protect and prevent children from becoming victims the society should ramain vigilant and protect the children. Moreover, there are aggravated forms of sexual assault which are more fully described under POCSO Act, 2012 said Ql. Shungrichon Vashum legal advocate of OSC, Ukl. 

Ql. Wontim Counsellor OSC

Ms. Wontim Counsellor of OSC on her speech and interaction with the children's during the awareness program states that the society is evolving towards development and growth however, there are anti- social elements in the society too who do not evolve and progress,this section of criminal takes the advantage of the minor children's vulnerability and sexually exploit in various forms so sensitization of the child is essential. As the criminal usually not only commit  sexual offences but victimized mentally and physically, she adds, while telling the true moral story with examples to the participants. 

Todays programme aims to disseminate important information during two session amongst two group the first group was children between age group of 7-17 years of age and the group of adults comprise of both men and women, Chonchuirinmayo, adds. 

One Stop Centre is a central government sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. 

This Centre(OSC) Target group: The Centre supports women and girls affected by violence in public and private spaces. 

Services available under One Stop Centre (OSC) ;

Rescue and referral service when required. 

Women who are affected by violence will be referred to the nearest hospital for medical aid/examination.

Facilitate the lodging of FIR/NCR/DIR

Provide Psycho-Social counselling. 

Provide legal aid and counselling. 

Temporary shelter for a maximum of five nights along with their children, girls of all ages and boys upto till 8 years, old age. Basic amenities such as Soaps, toothpaste, shampoo, etc and food will be provided. 

Provide video conferencing to facilitate speedy and hassle free police and court proceeding. 

Children's of Eden Home & OSC officials

Meanwhile, to put feathers on their cap OSC Ukhrul was recently listed as one of the best performing 'One Stop Centre'  under VAW Institutional Survey of One Stop Centres by World Health Organisation (WHO) Project titled: "Mapping Good Practices of Institutions Supporting Redressal of Violence Against Women in India.