AIZAWL, Sept 27 NNN: Mizoram State Commission for Women (MSC for W) Chairperson Lalnipuii has voiced concern over the comparatively less participation of Mizo women in affairs of the government, and calls on her fellow women to awake and think over their position. She said that it is about 30 years span already the state has no woman MLA.
She said this today in a meeting held at her office and under her leadership.
The meeting which was attended by representatives of different women organizations in the State, women leaders from different church denominations, and Women Commission Members, discussed over the position of Mizo women in the context of the upcoming assembly elections.
Lalnipuii said that the Women Commission is set up by the government to safeguard and promote the lot of women, such that it is to work cooperatively with the women NGOs and also to be consulted by the government too as regards women issues. This is as per the provision of Women Commission Act, she added.
The several steps taken by the women commission is not to obstruct others, but rather, to enable the women to support the men with all her knowledge and ability. The aim is to make the women more helpful in the family, society and in the state, the women commission chairman said.
The Meeting was attended by various NGOs and 15 women representatives from different churches.
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