State NPP unit concerned over rising violence against women

National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland state unit has expressed deep concern over what it described as “alarming rise” in cases of violence against women in the State.
NPP state unit through its media cell stated that as per official records from the Sakhi One Stop Centres (OSCs) and the 181 Women Helpline (WHL) over 1,500 cases of gender-based violence have been handled by OSCs since 2016, while the WHL has received more than 3,000 distress calls from women. NPP unit pointed out that for a small state like Nagaland, those figures were not just numbers but “painful reminders” of women whose dignity, safety, and wellbeing were put at risk.
The party maintained that likelihood of many more cases going unreported due to fear, stigma, or lack of awareness made the situation even more serious.
Acknowledging the crucial role of OSCs and the 181 Helpline, the NPP state unit expressed belief that stronger action was urgently required.
It asserted that those services must be reinforced with adequate manpower, trained professionals, legal aid, and sustained financial support.
Besides, it underscored the importance of widespread awareness campaigns at the grassroots level so no woman suffered in silence and every woman could access help without hesitation.
Asserting fight against violence cannot rest on the government alone, the party said Churches, community organizations, civil society groups, student bodies, and traditional leaders must all work together to change mindsets and create safe spaces for women.
It added that families and schools must also take responsibility in shaping a generation that valued respect, dignity, and equality.
Affirming solidarity with the women of the state, NPP unit said protecting women was not merely about justice, but it was about strengthening families, communities, and the moral fabric of the society. The party pledged to continue its advocacy to ensure that Nagaland was known not for silent suffering but as a society that protected, uplifted, and empowered its women.