Nagaland State Commission for Women chairperson urges safe environment for women

DIMAPUR — The chairperson of Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSWC), W Nginyeih Konyak, has underscored the need for collective effort to create a safe and enabling environment for women.

Konyak stated this during a consultative meeting with the apex women tribal hohos of Nagaland held at the SIRD conference hall in Kohima on September 17. She said, “The voices of women tribal hohos are crucial in shaping policies and interventions that directly impact the lives of women across Nagaland. Together, we can work towards ensuring dignity, equity, and security for every woman in our society.”

An update from NSCW stated that its member, Akokla Longchar, shared insights into the role and functions of the Commission, while another member, Kekhrienuo Meyase, spoke on “The key to holistic empowerment of women.”

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The Commission’s legal consultant, Apila Sangtam, highlighted the legal rights of women.

It stated that most of the women organisations were represented by their presidents and general secretaries, who deliberated on a wide range of issues concerning the empowerment, safety and security of women in Nagaland.

It further stated that the meeting, chaired by its member secretary, Bodeno S Colo, provided a vital platform for dialogue with tribal women leaders and reaffirmed the collective commitment to safeguard women’s rights and strengthen their participation in all spheres of life.