DIMAPUR, MAY 6 (MExN): The Nagaland University Research Scholars’ Forum (Lumami) in collaboration with the Nagaland University Students’ Union (Lumami) organized a candlelight procession on May 5 at Ihoshe Kinimi Hall, Lumami on the theme ‘Crime against Women: Not a Minute More.’
The purpose of the procession was to condemn crime against women and seek justice for those affected by crime and social atrocities in the society. Research Scholars, students and faculties participated and supported the cause, informed a press note from the NU Lumami.
Participants shared their opinions on issues relating to assault and harassment, and insecurity faced by women in society.
The program was chaired by Lobeno Mozhui, Gen. Secy, NURSF (L). Chumsile, President NUSU (L) lamented that there is no action against injustice, gender equality, fraternity or liberty in the society and urged everyone to stand as one and fight for our rights together; adding that only in togetherness, the atrocities against women will be abolished.
Dipika Paul, Asst. Prof (Sociology) spoke on the issue of negligence towards harassment faced by women every day. After a woman is molested, it doesn’t end there but continues to a point where the victim is blamed, which is why women hesitate to come forward and press charges, she stated. Paul added that the patriarchal structure of the society is responsible for the increasing unreported crime against women where the behavior of women have been questioned instead. She appealed all women to be aware on harassment of any kind and to address the issue without hesitation. Neizhanuo Golmei, Asst. Prof (Political Science) stressed on the importance of Women rights. “Crime is not just rape or molestation but crime is when a woman is not being heard or when her rights are not being respected. In our patriarchal society, women need to come forward and speak up and fight for their rights to change the position of women in the society,” Golmei said.
Short speeches were also delivered by students who shared their experiences and grievances on the issue. The press release from NU informed that the participants agreed that women have the right to feel that they are not alone, gender discrimination cannot be tolerated, women ought to be protected and respected and more people should voice out for the cause. They further condemned crime against women, child rape, honor killing, acid attack and domestic violence.
NURSF (L) Co-Convener, Akumtoshi Lkr thanked the participants and urged all to change their mindset and to encourage the womenfolk from now on for a beautiful future. The program ended with a prayer by Mercy, Vice President EUNU (L).
