Limiting women’s participation affects all round development

Student of Phek College enlighten on Gender Sensitive Legal Measures

Dimapur, March 10 (MExN): The student of Phek Government College were sensitise on ““Gender Sensitive Legal Measures for Students” at a programme organised under the theme by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development ( RGNIYD) in collaboration National Service Scheme (NSS) at the college campus today. Two Lawyer Akumla Longchari and Neiteo Koza were the resource persons.  

Speaking on the topics “Online violence and exploitation of women and children” and “Human trafficking & Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act, Akumla Longchar said technology has really revolutionised the world, it affects in every walks of our life. It has made our life easy in many ways however there are lots of dangers that comes along with the benefits of the use of technology such as cyber crimes.

Young people today use social media very aggressively and obsessively which should be avoided as indulging in irresponsible use of social media could amount to commission of cyber crimes which is punishable under IT Act & IPC, she noted.  

Longchar also explained that human trafficking is a way to make money by exploiting people and victims are often trafficked from villages to towns and cities.  

Women and children are most vulnerable group for such trafficking and usually used prostitutions, forced labour, marriage, bar dancers, she added.  

She further cautioned the students to be wary about job advertisements, online job offer, online dating and be vigilant as traffickers may not necessarily be a stranger but it could be anyone who is well known to you.  

Presenting her topic “Gender Equality” & “Basic Legal Rights” Neiteo Koza said gender inequality is a global issue which does not only concerns women but men as well and called for promotion of equality by everyone.  

Gender equality is enshrined in the preamble of the Constitution, Directive Principles of States Policies and is one of the Fundamental rights and duties where responsibilities lies on every person to uphold and take certain steps to help achieve gender parity, she further explained.  

She also said that equal opportunities should be given to women if “we want to witness total progression in all spheres of life” stressing that women constitute half of the population limiting her participation in some sectors affects the all round development.

In this regard, Koza urged the students give their support and work together for empowering women.  

“Laws are enacted to protect and not to dictate therefore we should be vigilant and be aware of our rights at the same time while exercising these rights and liberties one should not infringed and hamper others rights,” she further maintained.  

Kazo also called on the students to perform their duties as a good citizen in upholding the unity of the nation and promote peace and harmony in the society at the same time take initiatives to protect the environment.  

Earlier, welcoming the gathering, Principal Phek Government College, Katoni Jakhalu said that education is useless without putting into practice what has being learned and do away with the age old customs and practices which is no longer relevant in the present society. The programme was chaired by Besungulie Venuh, Vice Principal, Phek Government College and the Introduction for the Programme was given by Zukhovelu. As the follow up, the College resolved to conduct an essay competition on the topics covered, a press note from the event informed.