Angami Women Organisation
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| Abbreviation | AWO |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1980 |
| Type | Public Organisation |
| Headquarters | Kohima |
Region served | Angami Region, India |
Key people | Neithono Sothu President |
The Angami Women Organisation (AWO), formerly known as Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho, is a women's organisation. It is the apex women organisation of the Angami Nagas.[1][2]
History
[edit]Founded as Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho, the organisation was renamed as Angami Women Organisation in 2022.[1]
In 2023, former President of the Angami Women Organisation, Salhoutuonuo Kruse, was one of the first two women from Nagaland to be elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.[3][2] Kruse also became the first female cabinet minister in Nagaland.[4]
Presidents
[edit]| President |
Tenure |
Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Neithonuo Sothu | 2024–Incumbent | [5] |
| Neilhuzono Nagi | 2021–2024 | [1] |
| Ruokuoheü Miachieo | 201?–2021 | [6] |
| Salhoutuonuo Kruse | 2011–2014 | [7] |
| Medovino Dolie | 2007–2011 | [7] |
| Kevinourheno Seyie | 2004–2007 | [8] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho renamed as Angami Women Org". The Morung Express. 22 February 2022. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- 1 2 "Women body seeks reservation". The Shillong Times. 13 July 2011. Archived from the original on 24 December 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ↑ "AWO felicitates first women legislators in NLA". Nagaland Page. 4 March 2023. Archived from the original on 25 December 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ↑ "Nagaland Cabinet allots portfolios". The Morung Express. 9 March 2023. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ↑ "Neithono Sothu is the new president of Angami Women Organization; New team of AWO inducted". Nagaland Tribune. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ↑ "Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho renamed as Angami Women Org". The Morung Express. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Angami Women Organization triennial meet held". The Morung Express. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ↑ Ganguly, Vibou (26 March 2007). "Tete-a-tete with Kevinourheno Seyie". The Morung Express. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
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