Mahila Jan Sunwai held in Mon and Dimapur to address women’s grievances.
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DIMAPUR — Under the initiative of the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW), in collaboration with the district administration, ‘Mahila Jan Sunwai’ (public hearing) was held in Mon and Dimapur districts on March 13.
Mon: The public hearing was held at the deputy commissioner’s conference hall, commemorating International Women’s Day 2026, with NSCW chairperson W Nginyeih Konyak addressing the event.
Nginyeih said that Mahila Jansunwai is a pan India Jansunwai, organised with an aim to offer immediate legal guidance, address pending complaints, a direct accessible platform for voicing grievances and seeking legal institutional support, a DIPR report stated.
The hearing focuses on addressing issues like domestic violence, harassment, and workplace abuse. Urging women folk to know their legal rights to live a secure life, she asserted that without the support and cooperation from men folk empowerment of women is not possible.
SDO Civil Mon, Ajit Kumar, said that Jansunwai is an important platform for people to voice their grievances, strengthens transparency, accountability, and trust in governance ensuring direct interaction between administration and citizens.
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The SDO also said that women are the foundation of family, community, and development, and that in Nagaland, women contribute significantly in agriculture, entrepreneurship, education and community leadership.
Kumar also explained the challenges faced by women in Nagaland - gender discrimination in some areas, domestic violence and safety concerns, limited access to justice and economic opportunities.
Emphasising the need for a stronger awareness of women’s rights, he said Women’s empowerment requires collective effort and Community Responsibility. He encouraged the participants to speak freely and constructively.
Deputy Commissioner Wennyei Konyak and KNSK president Ponglem Konyak also delivered short speeches.
Anyim Konyak, case worker at Sakhi- One Stop Centre, Mon, highlighted the activities of the centre PowerPoint presentation.
Dimapur: The event was held at the DC’s conference hall and aimed to provide women with a direct platform to voice their grievances and seek institutional support.
Delivering the keynote address, Akokla Longchar, NSCW member, encouraged women to assert their rights and also emphasised the crucial role of men folk in solving social problems especially in domestic violence.
Longchar mentioned various types of domestic violence including physical, psychological and economic violence that is prevailing in society. She informed that the mindsets of people in regards to domestic related problems have created a stigma leading to subjugation of justice.
She reminded members of collaborative departments, civil societies and women's organisations that their active roles are crucial in combating social evils and injustice. She shared her knowledge and expertise with the audience.
Zuchumbeni, panel lawyer, DLSA; Lunuienla Imchen, women helpline administrator, Mission Shakti; Temjenshongla, resident superintendent, Shakti Sadan, Dimapur; and a member from Sakhi-One Stop Centre shared information on women’s rights from their respective departments and organisations.
The event witnessed representatives from different organisations such as Dimapur District Council Chairman Federation (DUCCF), gaonburas, and women’s frontal organisations.
Dhonthaidi Langthasa, gender specialist at DHEW, proposed the vote of thanks.
The programme was chaired by Imlijungla Lemtur, EAC Dimapur.