An Awareness Programme on the community-led national campaign against gender–based discrimination was organized by the District Urban Development Agency, Wokha, Nagaland under DAY-NULM at Urban Development Office, PWD Colony, Wokha on 9th December 2022.

A keynote address was given by Kiniholi Kinimi, Assistant Urban Development Officer. Thereafter, Adv. Shanchobeni P. Lotha (Panel Lawyer WDLSA) delivered a topic on “Gender-Based Discrimination and Violence Issues”. With the motive to end and fight gender-based discrimination against womenfolk, she emphasized the POSH ACT, Sexual Harassment of women at the workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal), and issues prevailing in the district. She encouraged women to seek assistance and free counseling from Wokha District

Legal Services Authority, Sakhi-One Stop Centre Wokha.

A total number of 30 SHG members, Wokha Town Council members, and DUDA officials participated in the programme. The programme was coordinated by Myingthunglo Ezung, and a vote of thanks was delivered by Echungbeni R. Odyuo.

(Zuben, IA, Wokha)