The Phek Government College joined the rest of the world in celebrating the nternational Women’s day under the theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” at the college campus. The event was organised by the Women Development Cell, PGC on March 8 with Dr. Levinu Sakhrie, Assistant Prof. dept of Political Science as the resource person.
The resource person emphasized on the theme and deliberated on the significant contribution and achievements made by women. She also reflected on the critical challenges on gender equality faced by women in the Naga society where participation and representation of women are often neglected. Dr. Sakhrie believed that if women are given the opportunity, they have the potentials to shine and excel. Speaking from the Nagaland context,
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Sakhrie said that women have excelled in many fields particularly in the education sector and in sports and business as well. She urged every women to invest and empower themselves of their abilities which will open limitless opportunities. Sakhrie also emphasized on the need for women to be treated with respect and dignity in all aspects.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Hunulu Hoshi of BSc 6th semester, invocation by Dutulu Keyho and greetings was delivered by the Vice Principal, Shepalu Suyie. Evangelical Union and Hobito Swuro enthralled the audience with their special songs while the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Thejotalu Nienu, Convenor of Women Development Cell.
