Changsao Thangjam Kohima (CTK) organised a “Know Your Rights” seminar on legal awareness at Chang Baptist Church Kohima on June 16 in coordination with Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) and in association with National Commission for Women (NCW), New Delhi.
A press release from CTK media cell, stated that Asangla Cholong, member, NSCW in her introductory speech said that in spite of the seeming progress made by women over the years, they may be unaware of their legal rights as individual human beings and members of society which prevented them from fighting for their rights.
She encouraged the women saying that they were guaranteed protection against harassment and deprivation of their rights.
Legal expert E. Thiba Phom, advocate Gauhati High Court Kohima Bench spoke as the resource person on the topics know your rights, marriage divorce & inheritance, domestic violence act, crime against women (POSCO Act), beti bachao beti padhao, Helpline (Child & Women), human trafficking and activities of Nagaland State Legal Services Authority and consumer rights.
He remarked that such seminars were essential but they would be more effective if men folk were also included in them.
The program was moderated by Senti Chang while Anungla Chang, pastor, CBLK pronounced the invocation prayer. About 60 women attended the seminar.
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