International Women's Day observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 08, 2014:
For the first time, Centre for Organisation Research & Education (CORE) and MSW Department of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Regional Campus, Manipur (IGNTU-RCM) in association with Indigenous Perspectives (IP) celebrated International Women's Day under the theme of "Inspiring Change" at Conference Hall, IGNTU (RCM) at Adimjati Campus here today.
The programme, moderated by Dr Debabrata Roy Laifungbam, was highlighted by the presentation by Nandini Thockchom of Indigenous Perspectives on "women's roles in inspiring change", 'wari-watai' - an open forum discussion on women's rights in Manipur hosted by Indigenous Perspectives, a presentation by Ms Gaby Golmei, a student of IGNTU, on "violence against women in Manipur - a journey of 60 days, and a role play - skit - performed by the students of the MSW Department of IGNTU and it was followed by an unplugged musical performance by Akhu Chingangbam of Imphal Talkies and Ms Riki Chingangbam.