#HearMeToo: Nagaland turns orange to end violence against women

Participants with officials and students during the observance of International Day for the elimination of violence against women and launching of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence held at DBS College on November 26. (Photo Courtesy/SRCW)

 

Kohima, November 26 (MExN): The State Resource Centre for Women (SRCW) under the aegis of Nagaland State Social Welfare Board (NSSWB) on November 26 organized a programme to observe the International Day for the elimination of violence against women and to launch the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, under the theme, ‘Orange the World: #HearMeToo.’

 

SRCW in a press release stated that on this occasion, Daisy Mezhur, Secretary of NSSWB and Mission Director of SRCW encouraged the girls to be confident, to remember that “together we are power.” She highlighted that fact that now women have moved on from ‘welfare’ to ‘development’ to ‘empowerment’.

 

She pointed why the 16 days of activism is observed because, it is important to create an awareness and encourage young minds to come together to eliminate violence. She mentioned that we should change the traditional mindset because it all begins with us, and to take a progressive stand, to come forward to be champions to eliminate violence in our society.

 

She sensitized the institution about the 181-Women Helpline and Sakhi-One Stop Centre which helps women affected by violence in both public and private spaces.

 

Bano Vinito, Chairperson of NSSWB, in her keynote address elaborated on the theme ‘Orange the World: #HearMeToo.’ She expounded that this day is designed by the United Nation as the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women and that this day is observed annually by likeminded organization which signify that we are in solidarity with the cause and that we are committed to do our best to make our society a safer place for our women.

 

Bano encouraged the girls not to remain silent but to report all cases of violence. She also pointed out how the #MeToo movement stunts the social media as a symbol of resistance against sexual harassment. She highlighted that our customary laws that do not give importance to women needs to be updated. Violence against women by men at home or in society, is a clear demonstration of male superiority and dominance which is a deliberate violation of God’s intention and creation.

 

The welcome address was given by Dr. FrP Suresh, Principal of Don Bosco College and Anoka Chophi, presented a special number. On this occasion, the winner for the State Theme Song for Women was officially declared and launched. The song ‘Rise, Naga Women’ composed by Theyiesinuo Keditsu, music by Khyochano TCK, and Topeni as soloist, was chosen as the theme song for Women. Thereafter, the winner for the #HearMeToo mobile photography competition was declared.

 

Huntuntadbo bagged the first position followed by Wangpo and Saronthung Kikon in second and third place respectively. Dr. Imtinaro Longkumer, Coordinator of Women Cell, DBS College gave the closing remarks and Meneno V, Research Officer of SRWC, chaired the programme. The programme was jointly organized by the SRCW and NSSWB in collaboration with Women Cell, DBS College and Women Study Centre, Nagaland University.

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