Dimapur, May 8 (MExN): The Naga Peoples' Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR), Naga Hoho, Naga Mothers' Association (NMA), NSF and ENSF will be organising a seminar on ‘Partnering in Action towards International Campaign for Humanitarian Norms, Gender and Child Rights Protection’ at Hotel Acacia, Dimapur on May 10, 11:00 am onwards.
The resource persons Prof Subhram Rajkhowa, Director, Centre for Refugee Law Studies and Research, GU will speak on 'International humanitarian norms', Dr. Anungla Aier, Principal, Kohima Science College will speak on 'Gender prerogative-respecting women', and K. Ela, Director, Prodigals' Home, Dimapur will speak on 'Child rights protection'. Dr. Longri, Member of Legislative Assembly, Nagaland will deliver the keynote address.
The seminar is an outcome of a training attended by representatives of the Naga civil societies, focusing on the call to promote and respect international humanitarian norms and to act on the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflicts, informed a press release. “The seminar, is thus, being held with the understanding that Nagas are not outside the purview of these issues and concerns, and that they have both the moral obligations, and responsibilities to engage in these dialogues and analyse our situation at par with the international community.”
