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Imphal, March 8:
DM College of Arts, Imphal in collaboration with Thambal Marik College, Oinam has today jointly observed International Women’s Day, 2022 on the theme of “Gender Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” in line with UN global concerns.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ch. Sheelaramani, Principal of DM College of Arts, addresses the continuing plight of women. Dr. Sheelaramani also explicated the need for breaking the bias against women. To her, gender equality was to come through a progressive social change and political participation of women. Women’s role in integral is to fight against climate change, she said.
Dr. Lucy Jajo, Associate Professor, D.M. College of Arts delivered the key-note speech Dr. Jajo highlighted how Gender Equality was a fundamental right. She addressed the new for gender sensitive policy designs in the global fight against climate change.
The Guest Speaker of the function Loitongbam Babloo spoke on the existing bias against women. He underscored the need for enforcing gender emancipatory policy legislation. He drew the attention of the government to address the issues confronted by women in conflict zones in line with CEDAW.
Dr. Ch. Jamini while giving her views shared her experiences as a woman and as a former Chairman of Manipur State Women’s Commission said that women in Manipur have been historically active both in private and public sphere including economy and politics.
Prof. N. Rajmuhon, Vice-Chancellor of DM University endorsed the need for women’s empowerment. The Vice-Chancellor also drew the attention of society and government to ensure dignity and participation of women.
