Impact of armed conflict debated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03 2013:
In connection with the international fortnight observation protesting violence against women a discussion programme on 'Armed Conflict and Its Impact on Women and Children' was held today at Manipur Press club.
The discussion session was jointly organised by Women Action for Development, North East Dialogue forum, united NGOs Mission Manipur, conflict Widow Forum, People's Platform Secretariat, village Women Coordinating Committee, Association of Landmine Survivors and Care Me Group.
As resource persons EEVFAM president Takhellambam Renu deliberated on 'impact of armed conflict on women and children'; senior journalist Irengbam Arun on 'Role of media in responding to violence against women in the context of armed conflict and AFSPA 1958'; and New Life Foundation secretary L Pishak Singh on 'Impact of armed conflict & AFSPA on children in Manipur' .