The start of a week-long programme to enhance awareness against child abuse marked the Children’s Day celebrations here on Wednesday. District Collector Amit Meena flagged off a rally as part of the inaugural.
Children’s prime minister Niya Benni from CKH School, Manimooly,
inaugurated a public meeting held at AUP School here, where the rally concluded. Children’s president P. Dilna from MSP English Medium
Higher Secondary School, Malappuram, presided.
Speaker Mayookha Anil from St. Gemma’s Higher Secondary School,
Malappuram, administered the Children’s Day pledge.
Special assemblies
All schools in the district conducted special assemblies and administered the Children’s Day pledge. Malappuram municipal chairperson C.H. Jameela gave away prizes. Child
Welfare Committee (CWC) chairman M. Manikandan released a Children’s Day stamp.
Malabar Special Police (MSP) Assistant Commandant Habeeb Rahman inaugurated a pink band campaign at St. Gemma’s Girls Higher Secondary School, Malappuram, with the message of strengthening children against abuses.
Headmistress K.V. Suzi presided. All children and teachers were given pink wristbands. The Childline is organizing the pink band campaign in association with the National Service Scheme (NSS) units in schools.