Our Correspondent
July 30
KOHIMA (MExN): The Executive Director of the Nagaland Peace Centre, Lhusi Haralu, has urged upon Naga women from all walks of life to confidently come forward and boldly address the problems that face Naga society today. She asserted that the unresolved political problem, alcoholism in Naga society and the menace of HIV/AIDS were the present challenges that the 21st century Naga woman had to face head on.
She recalled the earlier roles played by Naga women in conflict resolution and their efforts to bring about peace in the land. It may be mentioned that the Naga Mothers Association, in its concern for peace, has coined the term “Shed no more blood” as an aphorism for the people of Nagaland to follow.
Referring to the insurgence of HIV/AIDS in the State, she was of the view that parents should bear moral responsibility and disallow infected children from marrying those not infected so as to avoid further transmission of the deadly virus.
Where there has been a loud cry for want of women empowerment everywhere, Lhusi shared a different view. “Over emphasis on women empowerment is not necessary”, she said, adding that Naga women are not denied of opportunities. She further remarked that in the social context Naga women have fewer problems as compared to the rest of the country.
She also hailed Neidonuo Angami and Zaputuo-u Angami, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and winner of Rajiv Gandhi Manav Sewa Award respectively. “You have done our people proud”, she complimented. “At a time when Naga people kill each other, the duo have sacrificed a lot to care and comfort the people from unwanted situations”, she said.
