Consultation on gender-based violence held
Thoubal Correspondent13 Dec 2023
Gender-based violence mainly happens to women and girls, IRDSO Nonibala Narengbam said.
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Gender-based violence mainly happens to women and girls, IRDSO Nonibala Narengbam said.
"Women should particularly know and be aware of their rights so as to protect from any violation of their rights."
Volunteers of WAD interacted with the villagers of Nambashi Khullen, Kamjong district on the issue of gender-based violence.
An awareness programme on “Gender-based violence with special focus on the sexual harassment of women at workplace (prevention, prohibition and redressal) Act 2013” was held in Ukhrul.
The Women Action for Development (WAD) stated that the ancient old customary law has been a stumbling block when delivering justice.
The awareness programme was held under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) with special focus on low reportage of domestic violence cases during the pandemic.