D
imapur | September 25 : “Naga society is running on one wheel,” chairperson of the Nagaland State Women Commission, Sano Vamuzo, said while addressing a seminar on women’s rights and issues in Dimapur today. Calling Naga women the ‘missing piece’, the chairperson opined that in the patriarchal Naga society, women are often not seen in the picture. This has resulted in women not being able to contribute to the God-given potentials and capacities in building the society, Vamuzo said.
Vamuzo, who was accompanied by NSWC member, Abeni TCK, emphasised the need for Naga women to come out of their homes and contribute more to society. She said Naga women have greater challenges in their homes and society more than ever before, pointing out that “Nagas are losing their values and have become an unprincipled and undisciplined society leading to many social problems”. Vamuzo also reminded that, perhaps, Naga society is lagging behind as a result of disorganisation.
The chairperson advocated on the various rights women enjoy under the Constitution and urged women to claim their rights. “It is the right of every woman to be given equal access to opportunities as a man in all walks of life,” she said. Vamuzo further urged greater economic empowerment of women through various government schemes and assistance from non-governmental organisations and spoke highly of self-help groups.
Explaining that empowering women is all about giving space, Vamuzo expressed happiness that many Naga women are now coming forward in every field. She said women can no longer be ignored or sidelined, and that a ‘silent revolution’ is taking place. However, shedding light on the reservation for women in decision-making bodies, Vamuzo lamented that it is still not realised and hoped for its speedy implementation through the efforts of women in the state at all levels.
The programme also heard Alongla Aier, lecturer at Oriental Theological Seminary, speak on the Biblical perspective of women. Aier encouraged women to recognise their God-given potentials and keep no doubt that they are equal in the eyes of God. From a Christian perspective, Aier said that men and women are of one essence and equal in value and dignity before God. “There is enough evidence in the Bible that women have played great roles in society and church,” Aier said and encouraged women to come to the forefront. She later held an interactive session with the participants.
The Christian women awareness programme was organised at the Ao Baptist Church Fellowship by the Dimapur Baptist Women Union. Women from different churches and denominations participated in the programme.
Women listen to a discourse on women’s rights and issues at an awareness programme for Christian women at the Ao Baptist Church Fellowship in Dimapur on Friday.
imapur | September 25 : “Naga society is running on one wheel,” chairperson of the Nagaland State Women Commission, Sano Vamuzo, said while addressing a seminar on women’s rights and issues in Dimapur today. Calling Naga women the ‘missing piece’, the chairperson opined that in the patriarchal Naga society, women are often not seen in the picture. This has resulted in women not being able to contribute to the God-given potentials and capacities in building the society, Vamuzo said.
Vamuzo, who was accompanied by NSWC member, Abeni TCK, emphasised the need for Naga women to come out of their homes and contribute more to society. She said Naga women have greater challenges in their homes and society more than ever before, pointing out that “Nagas are losing their values and have become an unprincipled and undisciplined society leading to many social problems”. Vamuzo also reminded that, perhaps, Naga society is lagging behind as a result of disorganisation.
The chairperson advocated on the various rights women enjoy under the Constitution and urged women to claim their rights. “It is the right of every woman to be given equal access to opportunities as a man in all walks of life,” she said. Vamuzo further urged greater economic empowerment of women through various government schemes and assistance from non-governmental organisations and spoke highly of self-help groups.
Explaining that empowering women is all about giving space, Vamuzo expressed happiness that many Naga women are now coming forward in every field. She said women can no longer be ignored or sidelined, and that a ‘silent revolution’ is taking place. However, shedding light on the reservation for women in decision-making bodies, Vamuzo lamented that it is still not realised and hoped for its speedy implementation through the efforts of women in the state at all levels.
The programme also heard Alongla Aier, lecturer at Oriental Theological Seminary, speak on the Biblical perspective of women. Aier encouraged women to recognise their God-given potentials and keep no doubt that they are equal in the eyes of God. From a Christian perspective, Aier said that men and women are of one essence and equal in value and dignity before God. “There is enough evidence in the Bible that women have played great roles in society and church,” Aier said and encouraged women to come to the forefront. She later held an interactive session with the participants.
The Christian women awareness programme was organised at the Ao Baptist Church Fellowship by the Dimapur Baptist Women Union. Women from different churches and denominations participated in the programme.
Women listen to a discourse on women’s rights and issues at an awareness programme for Christian women at the Ao Baptist Church Fellowship in Dimapur on Friday.
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