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KOHIMA, OCTOBER 26
The Women Studies Centre Nagaland University (WSCNU) in collaboration with the Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) will be organizing a regional seminar on ‘The Life and Times of Gaidinliu: Historical and Gender Perspectives’ on October 28 at the NIELIT Auditorium, Meriema from 10 am.
According to a press release issued by WSCNU director Dr. Rosemary Dzuvichu, the seminar will deliberate over the life of legendary Gaidinliu through various perspectives of history, culture, religion politics, identity , gender and feminism, through rational, academic presentations.The seminar will also bring personal reminisces and perspectives from those who have personally known Gaidinliu or have connections to her life.
The release stated that participants being invited will consist of university professors, students, research scholars, historians, political scientists, gender studies scholars, community leaders, women leaders, media, social workers, theologians, and peace activists.
“Taking cognisance of the debate surrounding the life of Rani Gaidinliu in the centennial celebration, this Seminar will bring together a serious deliberation on her life and her times in the context of various perspectives in a peaceful academic environment,” the release said.
