Sisterhood Network (SN) in collaboration with Actionaid Guwahati, organized a programme as part of International Women’s Day (IWD) under the 2020 theme, “I am generation equality: Realizing women’s rights” at Tourist Lodge, Dimapur on March 4.
A press release from Sisterhood Network stated that, H. Kisheto Chishi, general secretary, Western Sumi Hoho (WSH) mentioned that they acted upon the request of Western Sumi Totimi Hoho (WSTH) to include women in the decision making body. WSH realizing that women play a very vital role in nurturing and nourishing the society, as well as developing the society, they included two women in the WSH as executive members. Chishi further mentioned that the women will be part of any decision making of WSH and not be limited only to women matters.
He encouraged the women not to be ignorant but to be aware of women’s rights such as 33% reservation because it has helped in the empowerment of women in the inclusion of decision making. Kisheto Chishi requested the men to start acknowledging women’s rights.
N. K. Keny, representative, WSH said that her inclusion in the decision making body did not come easily as a woman but she felt honored to have men who supported her in her journey.
She also encouraged the women to lift each other up instead of pulling down one another and respect each other as one’s achievement was empowering all women.
She further requested the council members present from 18 villages to recognize women and took the example of WSH acknowledgment.
Through the programme, 18 women from their respective villages which is SN project areas were acknowledged with certificates and gifts from SN/Actionaid. The women were Nemneikim Haokip (Songlhuh), Vahneikim Singson (Athibung), Hatkholam Changsan (New Chalkot), Nengneikim (Inbung), Khekhuli KIho (Suhoi), Mary (Old Chalkot), Kechetyile (Beisumpuikam), THukuvelu Chuzho (Diezephe), Keneinguno (Jalukie Zangdi), Atsole Medo (Bade), Temsumenla (Showuba), Kathila Imsong (Aoyim), Ibazu (Jalukie kam), Thailikhu Kamei ( Chungaizeng) and Tauyile (Libemphai).
On behalf of the acknowledged women, Kechityile (Beisumpuikam) and Hatcholam Changsan (New Chalkot) thanked Sisterhood Network (SN) and Actionaid for their contribution and continuous support to their community.
Earlier, in her welcome address, Azungla James, director, SN mentioned the significance of International Women’s Day celebrated annually on March 8 and the need to acknowledge women for their relentless contribution. Programme was chaired by Limayangla and vote of given by Nancy Sangtam from Sisterhood Network.