In an unprecedented move for sustainable peace in Manipur, women in large number started lying on a bare road in Churachandpur, Manipur donning sack on Thursday. They lost 8 people in the recent orgy of violence which erupted after the assembly passed three controversial bills. Notably, women in this restive north eastern state have been raising voices against injustice, rights violations and all adds for the last many years.
In a resolute display of solidarity and resilience, over 5,000 women hailing from the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Mizo communities congregated at Peace Ground, Tuibuong, Lamka, Churachandpur in Manipur, kickstarting the annual 16 Days Activism on Violence Against Women. Orchestrated by the Women of Lamka, the event was a fervent call for justice and a poignant outcry against the distressing instances of gender-based violence (GBV) that have plagued the state.
Led by the indomitable Ngaineikim from Kuki Women organization for human rights, the program's inauguration was a tapestry of impassioned speeches, stirring presentations, and solemn moments dedicated to the victims. Distinguished figures such...
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