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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
