Assam Police ‘Goes Blue’ with Child Rights Week

GUWAHATI: The Assam Police Headquarters, along with SP Offices and Police Stations across the state, were beautifully illuminated in blue in solidarity with the global campaign for child rights. The Assam Police’s Child Rights Week campaign that started on November 14 culminated with the ‘Go Blue’ campaign on World Children’s Day. World Children’s Day is observed globally on November 20.

The ‘Go Blue’ campaign was initiated by UNICEF, the UN agency working on child rights across the globe. Participating in this international campaign, iconic landmarks the world over are illuminated in blue to express solidarity with the cause of child rights.

“Going Blue”, the Assam Police reiterated its ongoing commitment to promoting and protecting the rights of all children. As first responders, the police have a frontline role in deciding the course of justice for children who are victims of crime and for children who come into conflict with the law.

The Sishu Mitra Programme is a collaborative partnership of the Assam Police with UNICEF and the UTSAH Child Rights Organization. It is one of the largest child-friendly policing programmes in the country.

Harmeet Singh, IPS, Special DGP of Assam, who is also Convenor, Sishu Mitra Programme, said: “We wish all the young ones a very happy World Children’s Day. Under the leadership of our Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Sishu Mitra Programme has been able to bring about a remarkable transformation on the ground. From infrastructure development to timely investigation, the Assam Police has made major strides in the arena of child-friendly policing across the state in the endeavour to provide justice for every child.”

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