Dignitaries and others during International Domestic Workers’ Day in Kohima on June 16.
Kohima, June 16 (MExN): The Centre for Development Initiatives (CDI) celebrated International Domestic Workers’ Day under the theme “Recognising Domestic workers’: Rights, Dignity and Decent work for all” on June 16 at the CAN Building, D Block, Kohima, with the participation of 154 domestic workers.
The programme aim to recognise the valuable contributions of domestic workers and promote awareness on their rights, safety, and well-being.
Lanueinla Imchen, Helpline Administrator, Women Helpline 181, Nagaland Women and Child Development Control Room Nagaland, served as the resource speaker for the programme.
In her address, she highlighted the constitutional and legal rights of domestic workers, with special emphasis on legal protections available to them.
She spoke extensively on issues such as sexual abuse, verbal abuse, workplace exploitation, discrimination, and the right to privacy.
She encouraged domestic workers to be aware of their rights and to seek help through appropriate legal channels whenever their rights are violated.
Peteu, Call Operator of Women Helpline 181, shared information on various government schemes and support services available for the safety, protection, and empowerment of women.
She also explained the role of Women Helpline 181 and encouraged participants to make use of the available support systems whenever needed.
Representing the domestic workers, Usha Achumi shared her experiences regarding the challenges and struggles faced by domestic workers in their daily lives. She expressed gratitude to CDI for continuously standing with domestic workers, advocating for their rights, and creating opportunities for their empowerment and development.
Adding inspiration to the event, Helena Swu presented a special solo performance dedicated to domestic workers, encouraging them to remain strong, confident, and hopeful despite the challenges they face.
The programme highlighted the importance of protecting and supporting domestic workers and ensuring that they are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. It also served as a platform to raise awareness about their rights and strengthen collective efforts towards creating safer and more inclusive workplaces for domestic workers.
The programme concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to continue advocating for the welfare, protection, and empowerment of domestic workers in society.
