"Run for gender equality and peace" organised at Dollang
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, March 25 2022:
A Marathon Race with the motto "Run for Gender Equality and Peace" was organized at Dollang Circle, Noney District under the aegis of National Foundation for India (NFI) and European Union (EU).
Around 100 youths, both boys and girls from Rongmei, Chiru and Thadou Kuki communities took part in the marathon to build bonds and promote gender equality.
The marathon started at Dollang village and culminated at Joujangtek village which is around 7 km .
29 Assam Rifles posted at Lamdangmei village supported the marathon race by providing breakfast and other logistic support.
"It is the first time after the Naga-Kuki conflict that young people from both the communities run together.
putting aside our differences.
This marathon will usher in a new era by building a bond of love and understanding among the communities'', said Jangminthang Haokip, a resident of Joungjangtek village.
"I feel so happy to experience for the first time running together with youth from other communities.
Apart from the marathon, we also play together promoting more understanding and love among us.
I wish this to continue so that there is no space for hate and prejudice", said Gaisingngamliu Riamei of Gahtao Khopum village.
Hejang Misao, Field Coordinator of National Foundation for India (NFI) said that the marathon race was organized under Sustainable Development Goals No 5- Gender Equality and No 16- Peace Justice & Strong Institution.