Gathering during 1st general session held of Chizami Women Society Kohima on April 26.
Kohima, April 27 (MExN): The Chizami Women Society Kohima (CWSK) held its 1st General Session on April 26 at Kohima.
The session was held under the theme, "The Power Within: Re-defining Womanhood, Mentorship, and Empowering Generations," aiming to inspire and strengthen women across generations through dialogue, mentorship, and empowerment initiatives. The program was chaired by Vitsino Mekrisuh, President, CWSK.
She expressed gratitude to the congregation for their presence and emphasized the general session as a vital platform to foster connections, adopt resolutions, and strengthen community unity.
Kezunyipe-u Tsuhah, Chairperson, Chizami Women Society (CWS), in her exhortation, reflected on the origins of the Chizami Women Society.
She highlighted the courage and leadership shown by the women in restoring peace, supporting the community, and advocating for essential services.
She also noted recent milestones such as the fight for wage parity and strengthening sustainable agriculture through seed protection initiatives amongst others. She urged women to continue building on this legacy with unity and courage together.
Also speaking at the meeting, Sashila Kenye expressed happiness in joining the Chizami Women Society Kohima’s gathering, noting the Society’s significant achievements within just two years.
She acknowledged the challenges of social service and commended the members for their sacrifices and dedication, encouraging them to continue their good work with perseverance.
Neitsoteu Kapfo and friends presented special number.
Seno Tsuhah, Assistant Headmistress GM Govt. High School Chizami spoke on "The Power Within: Re-defining Womanhood, Mentorship, and Empowering Generations." She urged women to recognize and embrace their inner strength, stating that self-awareness is "the greatest gift" we can give ourselves. By knowing our own strengths, such as creativity, empathy, and compassion, we can better serve our communities.
Tsuhah emphasized that redefining womanhood starts at home, where work should be equitably shared between boys and girls. Women should be empowered to lead not just at home, but in all areas of life.
She urged the community to focus on guiding young minds, noting that mentorship is a foundation for empowering future generations. “There’s always so much to learn,” she emphasized, stressing the importance of listening to the wisdom of elders and passing it down to the younger generation.
Tsuhah called for active involvement in community building. She encouraged everyone to create mentorship networks, where women can support one another, share knowledge, and help each other grow. “Empowering women is a collective effort,” she said, reminding the gathering that their shared responsibility is to build a more equitable future for all.
The program ended with a discussion hour and adoption of resolutions based on the discussion.
The session concluded with a reaffirmation of CWSK’s commitment to being a beacon of empowerment, carrying forward the legacy of the pioneers while building new pathways for future generations.
