Kohima: The National Commission for Women, in collaboration with the Nagaland State Commission for Women, will hold district-wise 'Mahila Jan Sunwai' across the state from March 9 to 13.
The week-long initiative aims to strengthen access to justice for women by allowing them to voice complaints related to domestic violence, workplace harassment, maternity benefits, abandonment, trafficking, and other forms of gender-based injustice.
Dedicated benches comprising members of the Nagaland State Commission for Women, district administration officials, representatives from the District Legal Services Authority, police authorities, legal experts, and protection officers will be present to provide immediate hearing of complaints, legal guidance, registration of cases where necessary, and time-bound follow-up mechanisms.
The programme will be held at the DC Conference Halls of the 12 districts, beginning Monday in Tuensang, Zunheboto, Tseminyu and Wokha districts; followed by Mokokchung and Niuland on March 10; Chumoukedima on March 11; Longleng and Peren on March 12; and Mon, Kohima and Dimapur on March 13.
