Lizu Naghuto Hamlet Hosts the First-Ever "Women Gram Sabha"

By: WE Staff | Wednesday, 20 April 2022

The Zunheboto Block's Lizu Naghuto village council held its first-ever "Women Gram Sabha" in the Lizu Naghuto village council hall.

This programme, which began as part of the Gender Friendly Village for Creating Model Gram Panchayat Clusters, aims to create holistic and long-term development through strengthening Gram Panchayat institutions.

Ikali Wokhami, the Women Welfare Officer, spoke about women's financial and political empowerment, with a focus on the Zunheboto district.

While the District Coordinator, Kiyepu, gave an overview of several schemes and initiatives aimed at women's empowerment and welfare.

Meanwhile, in Zunheboto – Kengbame, the OC Women Police Station addressed issues such as women's safety, sexual harassment, and gender stereotypes.

Alovini Yeptho, the Central Administrator of Sakhi-OSC Zunheboto, spoke about the services given by the 'Sakhi One-Stop Center.'

The Gram Sabha held a wide-ranging debate regarding the concerns and challenges that women face in the community. During the conversation, it was also indicated that a 'Women Grievance Cell' would be established to address women's complaints and aid them in seeking legal advice.