The District Administration and District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW),Phek in collaboration with Nagaland State Rural Livelihood Mission (NSRLM) and Sakhi One Stop Centre Celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 at the Chetheba Town Council Hall on the theme “Invest in women’s right: Accelerate progress”.

The program was chaired by Vilenuo K. Thisa, District Mission Coordinator, DHEW, Phek. Cthitu Nienu (NCS) EAC- Chetheba was the guest speaker. Special appearance by Nusakholu and Novolu (Tati) and cultural troupe,Chetheba.

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Senovielhou Koza, Block Program Manager (BMMU) Chetheba, Phek spoke on Women Empowerment through SHGs while Women Centric Schemes and Roles of DHEW was shared by Veposelu Naroh, Gender Specialist,DHEW, Phek. Metsheu Divina Therie Case Worker, SAKHI-ONE STOP CENTRE, Phek spoke on Women and Child’s rights.

Jitsiasa Nyusou Centre Administrator,SAKHI-ONE STOP CENTRE spoke on SAKHI-OSC and it’s Services, Security and Safety of Women.

A flower show competition was held in two categories i.e Orchids and Seasonal flower and various participants showcased their flowers. Sanitary napkins were also distributed to the girls and women. Altogether around 140 people attended the program.