Chizami, 25 November (MTNews): Along with the rest of the world, the District Administration, Sakhi OSC, DHEW, in collaboration with Chizami Village Women Society, NEN (North East Network) Chizami, observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence on the 25th of November 2023, with the theme: ‘Unite! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls.’ The event took place at the Chizami Village Council Hall.
A solidarity walk, followed by a formal program, was held with an invocation pronounced by Teweu Mero, Women Pastor, Chizami Village Baptist Church. Short speeches on the theme were shared by Jitsiasa Nyusou, Centre Administrator, Sakhi OSC, and Smti. Wekoweu Tsühah, State Coordinator, NEN. Smti. Veposelu Naroh highlighted the roles of the District Hub for Empowerment of Women, followed by awareness on the services of Sakhi OSC, 181, and the legal rights of women, shared by Methseü Divina Therie, Case Worker, Sakhi OSC.
The vote of thanks was pronounced by Jopokuyi Nyekha, Office Assistant, Sakhi OSC. There were a total of 350 attendees from various village women societies under Chizami Block: Chizami Village; Chizami Town; Sumi; Musulumi; Enhulumi; Thetsümi. Smti. Apele Tsuhah, Chairperson, Chizami Village Women Society, pronounced the benediction.
The program was chaired by Vilazono, Project Lead, NEN, Chizami.