Angami Women Organisation
| Abbreviation | AWO |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1980 |
| Type | Public Organisation |
| Headquarters | Kohima |
Area 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
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 two first women from Nagaland to be elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.[3][2] Kurse also became the first female cabinet minister in Nagaland.[4]
Presidents
| 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
References
- ^ a b c "Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho renamed as Angami Women Org". The Morung Express. 22 February 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Women body seeks reservation". The Shillong Times. 13 July 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "AWO felicitates first women legislators in NLA". Nagaland Page. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Nagaland Cabinet allots portfolios". The Morung Express. 9 March 2023. 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.
- ^ a b "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.