CM: Implement the Personal Safety Education Program in all Government schools in Meghalaya

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The Issue

"Come sit on my lap" said her uncle. But she was uncomfortable. Years passed by with memories deeply suppressed until one day the adult realised that what had happened to her as a child was sexual abuse. This is just one such case.
Please sign my petition to save our children. 

Children quietly suffer and never talk about what they have gone through. 

When the children share, no one believes them! 

Let’s start with one state at a time. I am from Meghalaya.Child Sexual abuse is on the rise in my state! The State witnessed a large number of crimes against children in the year 2018 with 238 cases registered under the Protection of Children against Sexual Offences Act 2012 and IPC sections 376, 354 and 509. These are just numbers of reported cases while there are many that go unreported. 

Our children are suffering silently. It is the duty of every person and authority in Meghalaya to ensure this doesn’t continue. 

We need to prevent it from happening. The child spends most of their waking hours in schools. Schools seem like the best place to start conversations. I would like to appeal to the Chief Minister of Meghalaya Mr Conrad Sangma to take action immediately.

Sign my petition asking to Implement the Personal Safety Education Program in all government schools in Meghalaya.

Sexual abuse in childhood can leave scars that can last a very long time.Disbelief, denial and cover-up to preserve family reputation has made child sexual abuse an invisible crime in India. 

It is time we start talking and addressing this issue. LET's BREAK THE SILENCE

Join hands to change the current situation to protect our children, our future generations. Please sign my petition and urge the Government of Meghalaya to implement the personal safety education program in all Government schools in Meghalaya. 

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Shannon MassarPetition StarterI am a social worker and very passionate about child protection as children are our future generations.

The Decision Makers

Mr. Conrad Sangma
Mr. Conrad Sangma
Chief Minister of Government of Meghalaya
Ms. Iamonlang Syiem
Ms. Iamonlang Syiem
Chairperson, Meghalaya State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Mr. Lahkmen Rymbui
Mr. Lahkmen Rymbui
Education Minister of Government of Meghalaya
Swapnil Tembe, IAS
Swapnil Tembe, IAS
Joint Secretary, Education; Director of School Education & Literacy, Special Project Director of SSA

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