Manipur, Nov. 12 -- Governor Najma Heptulla on Tuesday called on the people to respect children's dignity, saying that it will help create better protection mechanisms and children themselves can act as active agents in their own protection.

Heptulla made the statement during the Eighth Foundation Day celebration of Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) held on Tuesday at the premises of the commission, Old High Court Complex, North AOC. The programme was organised under the theme "Children of Today, Our Keepers Tomorrow."

Addressing the function as chief guest, Heptulla said that every child whether a boy or girl irrespective of age is unique and have the same rights as adult. Being a vulnerable group, special prote...