Kohima: The Central Naga Women’s Association and the Nagaland Alliance for Children and Women Rights adopted an 11-point resolution on October 16. The groups met at the Li-Complex Conference Hall in Dimapur. They demanded an end to performative outrage. Their goal is collective action against gender-based violence.
Legal experts Nathaneil Kevichusa, Limasenla Longkumer, Esther K Aye, and CNWA Joint Secretary Ajano Lotha drafted the resolution. It targets the Nagaland Baptist Church Council, Nagaland Christian Forum, and Asia Harvest Alliance. The plan orders these groups to beef up social concern departments and build emergency trust funds for survivors. Church manuals require review to ensure accountability.
Tribal bodies must push the state government for trauma and rehabilitation centers in every district. The resolution establishes a zero-tolerance policy. It forbids community leaders from enforcing settlements based on family honor or social harmony. Survivors must not face pressure to withdraw complaints or return to dangerous homes. The resolution states, "Forgiveness must not mean freedom from accountability."
Perpetrators face law enforcement regardless of status or influence. No religious leader or family member may force reconciliation under the guise of Christian teachings. The groups also want the Nagaland GBs Federation to help review the Nagaland Village and Area Councils Act of 1978. This review aims to limit how village councils handle violence cases. Finally, the government must launch a baseline survey to track violence data. Stakeholders must report back with action plans in a reasonable timeframe.
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