Problems face by victims of conflict discussed
Women Committee of United NGOs Mission Manipur (UNMM) extended monetary help of Rs 1000 to 9 women categorized as poorest of the poor and most marginalized from 9 districts of the state.
The monetary helps were handed over to the victims during International Women’s Day Observation organized by UNMM here at Lamyanba Sangleng.
The day was observed with the International Theme “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step it up for Gender Equality” while “Victim’s in Focus: Grave Situation in Manipur” at state level.
Speaking the significance of the theme at state level, Sobita Mangsatabam, Convenor of UNMM informed media persons that this year’s observance is dedicated to those women victims of decade’s long conflict in Manipur who had been/are struggling for survival in such unrest society.
She further said the observance is for those victims who are afraid to confront and those who choose better to commit suicide to give will to get strength and move on their life.
She further appealed Manipur Government to provide proper rehabilitation as well as compensation so that such victims could live their significantly for rest of life.
As part of the observance, Victims and families of victims of various forms conflict along with other dignitaries, social workers, media personals stood together with candle lights and sang “We Shall Over Come” in mark to stand together and face to overcome such worries.
