IT News
Imphal, July 27,
All Manipur Muslim Students’ Organization (AMMSO) orgainsed a “One day consultation programme on crime against women and children” today at 10 30 am. Khaidem Mani, Acting Chairperson, Manipur Human Rights Commission, Shah Nawz, President AMMSO, Rabi Khan, Member Bar Council Manipur, Sobita Mangsatabam, Secretary Women Action for Development and Renu Takhellambam, President EEVFAM were present as chief guest. The guest talked about improving the situation of women in this society. In this program, BM Umarjan, who is a Software Engineer, spoke about the situation of women in this society. She said “since time immemorial women have been oppressed.” She gave example of sati system and polygamy which existed in earlier times. The authorities at that time supported these systems. “Domestic violence and crime against women have been going on since centuries. These crimes do not just include rape and molestations but also include subjection of women on daily basis. If a woman is subjected to violence every day, then it will surely impact the women in various ways, her mental development and personality will be hampered. She would not be able to work outside the home and it will seriously affect the decision making capability of the women” She added. “We do not see any women around who are big entrepreneurs or leaders of this society. It is because women are subjected to violence and abuse ever day. This system need to change if we want an egalitarian society which can compete globally. We need equality of men and women if we want to stop the crime against women. If we look at the crime against women, then we need to understand that because women are weak and lack awareness in the society and they cannot raise their voice in the legal system” She said. She questions the accessibility of legal system to women who are suffering from abuse and violence. She also argued that we need strict punishment for crime against women because we want to deter the crimes and everyday violence that is happening to women.
She argued that this society needs empowerment of women.
