Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (meaning "binding women together" in the Mizo language) or MHIP was formed in the union territory of Mizoram, India, on 6 July 1974. It aims to empower women and support women's rights.[1][2][3] Following the 2009 decision of the Delhi High Court to legalize same-sex relationships, MHIP joined an anti-LGBT alliance with Mizoram Upa Pawl (MUP), the Young Mizo Association (YMA) and the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP).[4]
,_Mizoram,_at_a_function,_on_the_occasion_of_the_International_Women%E2%80%99s_Day,_at_Rashtrapati_Bhavan,_in_New_Delhi.jpg) A representative receives the Nari Shakti Puraskar | |
| Formation | July 6, 1974 |
|---|---|
| Founder | B. Sangkhumi |
Region served | Mizoram |
Official language | Mizo |
| Award(s) | Nari Shakti Puraskar |
In 2013, MHIP was behind several bills proposed in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly, such as the Mizo Marriage Bill, the Mizo Inheritance Bill, and the Mizo Divorce Bill.[1] The 2014 Mizo Marriage Divorce and Inheritance of Property Act abolished the customary practice in which a wife was left with nothing after a divorce and established that a wife could end up with up to 50 per cent of any property.[2][5] During the 2018 assembly elections, MHIP repeated its calls for more women to stand as candidates.[6] MHIP was led by B. Sangkhumi and then by Lalthlamuani.[7][8]
Recognition and awards
editIn Mizoram, 6 July is marked as MHIP Day and is a national bank holiday.[3] The group was awarded the 2016 Nari Shakti Puraskar.[9]
References
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- ^ a b "41 years struggle for gender equality in Mizoram". The Northeast Today. 6 July 2015. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Bank Holidays July 2022: There Are 16 Bank Holidays This Month". India Times. 28 June 2022. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Mizoram NGOs to 'cleanse' society of homosexuals". Deccan Herald. 2 October 2015. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "New Mizo marriage and inheritance of property law soon: Min". Business Standard India. 17 December 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ Karmakar, Rahul (25 November 2018). "Mizoram Assembly Elections 2018: Little room for women". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Mizoram's Padma awardee B Sangkhumi felicitated". ETV Bharat News. 27 January 2021. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Mizo women's body for proper representation in assembly". The Times of India. 30 August 2013. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "Nari Shakti Awardees - M.H.I.P., Mizoram". Ministry of Women and Child Development. Archived from the original on 10 December 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2022.