MSCW shines light on human trafficking
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Jiribam, October 10 2025: In a significant effort to combat human trafficking, the Manipur State Commission for Women (MSWC) organized a one-day awareness programme on "Anti-Human Trafficking" at the Jiribam Municipal Council Auditorium, Babupara, Jiribam on Friday.

The awareness programme was carried out under the sponsorship of the National Commission for Women and in collaboration with the District Administration.

Jiribam.

The event was graced by notable dignitaries, including Thumlip Tiningpham Monsang, Chairperson (MSCW); Lourembam Dayabati Devi, Member (MSCW); T Chuongsin Koireng.

Member (MSCW) and SK Sophia Moyon, Member (MSCW).

Krishna Kumar (IAS) DC, Jiribam and Th Kamajit Singh (MPS) Addl SP, Jiribam also participated as presidium members.

Addressing the gathering, Krishna Kumar highlighted the importance of combating human trafficking, emphasizing that awareness is key to preventing this menace.

He stressed the need for combined efforts from various stakeholders, including Central and State Governments and district authorities.

Appreciating the role of MSCW, he stressed the need for coordination, cooperation with multi-dimensional approach to deal with trafficking.

He also highlighted that Ministry of Women and Child Development also plays a crucial role not only in this regard but also played great role in women empowerment.

Further, he lauded the women officers of Jiribam who have been posted in the district where many people are generally hesitate to come.

In her address, Thumlip Tiningpham Monsang highlighted the grave issue of human trafficking, describing it as an act of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harbouring, or receiving a person through coercion, deception, or abuse of vulnerability for the purpose of exploitation.

She pointed out that minority tribes and communities with little social and legal protection are the most vulnerable to human trafficking.

Expressing concern, she noted that the majority of trafficked victims are girls and women, often exploited within a short span of 5-6 years.

The Chairperson also highlighted the emerging trends of sex trafficking in Manipur and the legal challenges associated with it.

She emphasized the need for setting up an antihuman trafficking cell to prevent and combat trafficking effectively.

She further stressed that preventing human trafficking in Manipur will require the creation of social security, job avenues, and financial wellbeing for everyone.

The event also featured technical sessions that shed light on various aspects of human trafficking.

The programme was attended by Addl DC, Jiribam Th Manoranjan Singh, MCS; DFO, Elangbam Nirmala Chanu; DIO, Jiribam Nameirakpam Bidyananda Singh; DCPO, Jiribam H Ibeyaima; District Veterinary Officer, Jiribam Dr H Usharani; representative of MSC, DLOs, Anganwadi workers and helpers, ASHA workers, women organisations, IDPs, NGOs, CSOs and community leaders of Jiribam district.

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