A “Mahila Jan Sunwai” (Public Hearing) was conducted at DC’s Conference Hall, Wokha, on March 9, 2026, as part of the nationwide initiative of the National Commission for Women, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Nagaland State Commission for Women. The programme was organized in partnership with the District Administration and District Legal Services Authorities, commemorating International Women’s Day and reinforcing the collective commitment towards women’s safety, dignity, and access to justice.
The hearing was chaired by Member, Nagaland State Commission for Women, Akokla Longchar. In her address, she highlighted the problems faced by women in different walks of life, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, early teenage pregnancy, verbal abuse, and workplace harassment. She noted that such issues affect not only women and girls but also society as a whole, including men. She emphasized the importance of awareness about legal safeguards that protect women’s rights, prevent violence, and ensure justice. She further urged that women organizations should play a distinctive role in educating citizens and creating awareness among both genders about these legal protections.
During the event, Sakhi-One Stop Centre Wokha referred two cases for hearing to the member of the Nagaland State Commission for Women.
The week-long nationwide public hearing drive aims to provide women with a direct and accessible platform to voice grievances and seek institutional support. Complaints related to domestic violence, workplace harassment, maternity benefits, abandonment, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based injustice are being heard and addressed.
A key highlight of the Mahila Jan Sunwai is its focus on time-bound and swift grievance redressal. Dedicated benches comprising Chairpersons and Members from the Nagaland State Commission for Women, District Administration, District Legal Services Authority (DALSA), Police Authorities, Legal Experts, and Protection Officers are present to ensure immediate hearing of complaints, registration and escalation of serious cases, legal guidance, procedural assistance, and time-bound follow-up mechanisms.
Walk-in complaints will also be heard during the Jan Sunwai from March 9 to 13, 2026, covering all districts of Nagaland.
Organized as an ode to International Women’s Day (March 8), the Mahila Jan Sunwai reflects the vision of moving beyond symbolic celebration towards tangible justice delivery and empowerment. The initiative underscores the shared resolve of national and state bodies to create safer, more responsive ecosystems for women across India.
(DPRO & IA Wokha)
