'Manipur: Perils of War and Womanhood' released
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 12 2014 :
A book titled 'Manipur: Perils of War and Womanhood' compiled by Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and the UN based on the memorandum submitted to Rashida Manjoo, UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women during her visit to the State was released today by seven women leaders of different organizations.
The seven women leaders are Akoijam Memchaleima, president of Kangleipak Women Welfare Association; S Momonleima, convenor of Sharmil Kanba Lup; RK Tharaksana, vice-president of Women Action for Civic Action Kangleipak; RK Sanatombi, president of Kanglei Ema Lup; Thangjam Khumanleima; Irom Sakhi and Memchoubi, president of Poirei Leimarol.
Speaking on the occasion, Babloo Loitongbam of Human Rights Alert said Rashida Manjoo will table the memorandum at the UN Council slated to be held in June, 2014 and exuded confidence that the human rights violation in the State will be discussed at length during the UN Council meet.