Centre for Development Initiatives Kohima holds meet to address concerns of domestic workers

Participants and organisers at the state-level meeting organised by CDI Kohima on Saturday.

• DIMAPUR — The Centre for Development Initiatives (CDI) Kohima organised a state-level meeting at the CAN building, D Block Colony, Kohima, on Saturday to address the concerns and challenges faced by domestic workers.
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• According to an update, during the session, a brief overview of the work done by CDI Kohima was presented by Sarah Swu, field animator. She highlighted the ongoing support and outreach efforts made by the organisation for the welfare of domestic workers.
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• Aneibu Theunuo, a field animator, discussed the key challenges faced by domestic workers. These challenges include a lack of formal training, low pay, long working hours, and a lack of employer cooperation. She also highlighted that many domestic workers suffer from health issues but are forced to continue working due to financial necessity.

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• She pointed out the absence of specific schemes or programmes tailored to support domestic workers in Nagaland, leaving them without targeted assistance or protection.
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• The workshop concluded with an open discussion, where attendees from various departments, including the Nagaland State AIDS Control Society, District Child Protection Unit, Sakhi One Stop Centre, Life Connect (NGO), and the State Institute for Rural Development, participated and shared their insights.
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• One of the key points discussed was the situation of domestic workers affected by HIV and AIDS. The discussion stressed the neglect and lack of care these individuals often experience, reflecting a serious gap in empathy and awareness.
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• Emergency and counselling services for women in distress, support for children's education who are orphaned or in need of assistance, and skill training opportunities for domestic workers or women in general were also highlighted.