#Women's Rights

Noklak Officials Push to End Child Marriage on International Girl Child Day

Noklak leaders gathered on October 14 to fight child marriage, urging community action to protect girls' health, education, and future rights.

Kiyeto Swu • 14 Oct 2026

Kohima Officials Demand End to Child Marriage

Kohima district officials gathered Monday to combat child marriage and promote the rights of girls while highlighting critical HPV vaccination needs.

Kiyeto Swu • 12 Oct 2026

Labor Officials Push for Better Maternity Benefit Awareness in Meghalaya

Labor Commissioner Banteilang Kharshandi says women must claim maternity rights, as experts push for better legal enforcement and workplace equality.

NEWire Desk • 18 Sep 2026

Manipur Women Commission Launches Online Portal on 20th Anniversary

The Manipur State Commission for Women marked two decades with a new digital portal to help women in remote districts file confidential complaints.

Ratan Singh • 16 Sep 2026

NPF Women’s Wing Hosts Legal Seminar on Protection Laws

The NPF Women’s Wing in Kohima held a legal workshop on domestic violence and child safety laws to improve community awareness of statutory protections.

Kiyeto Swu • 4 Sep 2026

SEWA Launches New Shakti Kendra in Tuensang

The Self Employed Women's Association opened a new centre in Tuensang to support informal workers, marking its fifth location in the state of Nagaland.

Naro Jamir • 30 Aug 2026

Mizoram Chief Minister Pushes Women’s Group Toward Financial Independence

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma wants the MHIP to become financially self-reliant as he breaks ground on their new headquarters at Treasury Square in Aizawl.

Ethan Ralte • 17 Aug 2026

NCW Chief Vijaya Rahatkar Kicks Off Tripura Tour

NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar began a three-day visit to Tripura, focusing on women's rights, welfare institutions, and safety awareness programs.

Ayan Debbarma • 29 Jul 2026

Luxmi Tea Earns National Honor for Workplace Safety

Luxmi Tea won a national award for its commitment to women's safety and labor rights across its tea estates in India and Rwanda.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Jul 2026

Nagaland Commission Reviews Money Lending Laws to Protect Women

Nagaland officials held a consultation to overhaul the 2005 Money Lenders Act, aiming to curb exploitation and better protect vulnerable female borrowers.

Kiyeto Swu • 18 Jul 2026

Nagaland Commission Warns of Growing Cyber Stalking Threat

Nagaland State Commission for Women warns that digital stalking is replacing physical crime, urging better cybersecurity and legal awareness across the state.

Kiyeto Swu • 15 Jul 2026