Special Awareness Camp on Women's Safety and Child Rights Held at Gopalganj R.N. High School

By Our Special Correspondent.TOD.Balurghat

A special awareness discussion camp on women's safety and child rights was jointly organized by the school authorities and the South Dinajpur District Police at Gopalganj R.N. High School under Kumarganj Police Station in South Dinajpur district. Detailed discussions were held on ensuring the safety of women and children, preventing child marriage, protecting the legal rights of children, cyber safety, and various government support services.

The event was attended by the Headmaster of the school, Indra Mohan Pal; DSP (D&T) of South Dinajpur District Police, Sahajan Hossain; Kumarganj Police Station IC, Ashis Kundu; Balurghat Women's Police Station OC, Chandrima Sarkar; Kumarganj Police Station SI, Rina Rabidas; and District Coordinator of Shakti Bahini, Mijanur Rahman. Additionally, teachers, school staff, a large number of students, and parents actively participated in the programme.

Highlighting the role of educational institutions, Headmaster Indra Mohan Pal said, "A school is not just a centre for education but also a platform for nurturing responsible and aware citizens. Such programmes boost the confidence and awareness of students."

Meanwhile, DSP Sahajan Hossain stressed the need for collective action, stating that active participation from every section of society is vital to ensuring the safety of women and children and that awareness remains the most effective tool for preventing crime.Addressing the gathering, IC Ashis Kundu urged everyone not to conceal any incidents of crime or harassment and to report them to the police immediately, adding that the doors of the police are always open to the public.

OC Chandrima Sarkar added that the primary objective of the initiative was to spread awareness about the rights of women and children while promoting self-defence awareness among participants.Addressing the students directly, SI Rina Rabidas advised them to understand the difference between "good touch" and "bad touch," avoid accepting gifts or offers from strangers, and immediately inform their parents or teachers if they encounter any problem.

Concluding the programme, Shakti Bahini District Coordinator Mijanur Rahman emphasized that families, schools, the administration, and society must work together to ensure the protection of every child.In the final session of the programme, the invited guests answered various questions posed by the participating students and parents. The special awareness camp concluded with a call for everyone to play a responsible and proactive role in safeguarding women and children.