MSCW holds awareness programme on 'Workplace Sexual Harassment' in Pherzawl
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Pherzawl, November 13 2025: The Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW), in collaboration with the District Administration, Pherzawl, organized a one-day orientation and capacity-building programme on the "Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013" at the DC Conference Hall on Wednesday.

Speaking at the event, Thumlip Tiningpham Monsang, chairperson of MSCW, said this was the Commission's first visit to Pherzawl and part of its plan to reach all districts across Manipur.

She urged all offices in the district to form Internal Complaints Committees (ICC) as mandated by the Act and to display awareness posters in workplaces to ensure a safe and respectfill work environment for women.

She emphasized that ensuring women's safety at workplaces is not only a legal requirement but also a moral responsibility.

SK Sophia Moyon, member of MSCW, welcomed the participants and expressed confidence that the programme would enhance awareness and promote accountability among district officers and other stakeholders.

During the technical session, the chairperson highlighted that sexual harassment at the workplace undermines women's dignity and safety.

She called for strict implementation of preventive and redressal measures across all government and private institutions.

T Chuongsin Koireng, member of MSCW; District Level Officers; Police Officials; Esther Sanate, representatives from the One Stop Centre; and members of Hmar Women Association attended the programme.

The programme aimed to raise awareness, promote accountability & gender equality and strengthen the prevention and redressal mechanisms against workplace sexual harassment.

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