Sensitisation on women-centric laws

District Administration, Department of Social Welfare, and District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW) under Mission Shakti, in collaboration with Wokha District Legal Services Authority (WDLSA), organised a capacity-building session for police personnel of DEF Wokha on September 8 at the Superintendent of Police’s Conference Hall, Wokha.
According to DIPR report, the session focused on key women-centric legislations including the Domestic Violence Act, Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, and Immoral Traffic Prevention Act (ITPA).
District Mission Coordinator (Mission Shakti), Dr. Wonchano E Enny, delivered the introductory remarks, highlighting the objectives and ongoing activities of Mission Shakti. She also briefed attendees on various welfare schemes available for women and stressed the importance of awareness among law enforcement personnel.
Additional Superintendent of Police, Wokha, Biren Lotha, expressed appreciation to the resource persons and acknowledged the relevance of such programmes, especially for police personnel who often face high workloads and related challenges.
Case Worker (Legal), Sakhi One-Stop Centre, Thungbeni Kikon, spoke on the POSH Act and emphasised the need for safe and respectful workplaces. Advocate WDLSA, Shanchobeni P Khuvung, provided insights into the Domestic Violence Act and ITPA, helping participants understand the legal framework and its implications.
Central Administrator, Sakhi One-Stop Centre, Renthunglo Kikon, also addressed the gathering and elaborated on the services provided by the centre to support women in distress.
The programme was chaired by Merithung Lotha, Gender Specialist, DHEW. A total of 52 police personnel attended the session, which aimed to strengthen legal awareness and promote gender-sensitive approaches within law enforcement agencies.