Women Development Cell (WDC) of Phek Government College (PGC) celebrated the International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2025 by organizing a flashmob in Phek town wherein the students displayed important messages and quotes on women’s cause through placards. The program started with an opening remark by Dr. H. Atoholi Sema, Assistant Professor and Convener of WDC.

The District Administration and SANKALP-District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Mission Shakti, Department of Social Welfare, Phek in collaboration with Women Development Cell, Phek Government College and Sakhi-One Stop Centre, Phek organized a Program to celebrate the International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8th March, 2025 at Town Council Hall, Phek.

The program was led by Vileno K. Thisa, District Mission Coordinator, DHEW, Phek. Invocation was pronounced by Nyanbeni Odyuo, Women leader, Lotha Baptist Church, Phek town. Welcome note was delivered by Kevineinuo Rio, DPO & DNO Mission Shakti, Phek.

Dr. Pritpal Kaur, IPS, SP Phek was the guest speaker, she emphasized on the prevailing gender inequality in socio-economic and political context and exhorted the women folks to support and work together towards a progressive society. She encouraged and challenged the women to rise in all areas of life and to accelerate one’s actions so as to achieve gender parity.

Dr. Tsotalu Nakro, Assistant Professor, PGC shared a message on the significance of IWD and status of Naga women in the society. Methseu, Legal Case Worker, Sakhi-OSC, Phek delivered a speech on “Legal Rights for Safety and Security of Women and Girls”. To conclude, vote of thanks was delivered by Wetsutso Mero, Specialist in Financial Literacy, DHEW, Phek.

The program was followed by ‘Flower Show Competition’ and College teachers also participated and won prizes in the competition.