UNM-M urges support to crisis-hit women
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 13 2025:
United NGOs Mis-sion-Manipur (UNM-M) Women's Committee, convenor Sobita Mangsatabam has called for urgent support to crisis-affected women in the state.
Speaking at an International Women's Day event organised by UNM-M at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, here, she highlighted the struggles faced by women since the outbreak of the crisis on May 3, 2023 .
Sobita stated that women have been enduring sleepless nights to maintain vigil amid the crisis, with many losing their lives, including an eightmonth-old child.
She drew the Governor's attention to the plight of crisis-affected women, and urged the government to extend necessary support.
She also emphasised the role and contributions of women in addressing social issues, while calling for adherence to international humanitarian laws and collective efforts to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
The event held under the UN theme 'Accelerated Action' and local theme 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Women's Day', was attended by DM College of Arts former principal Ch Sheelaramani, All Tribal Women's Organisation president Moikham Ronglo, UNM-M vice-chairman U Nabakishwar, senior journalist Ng Liklaileima, and Imphal West DWC convenor S Radhapyari as presidium members.