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Imphal, Mar 5: While the call for women emancipation and empowerment resounds in the many corridors of world powers and news about improved social, political, economic and health status of women improving and considered at par in many societies rocking the very foundations of even the most conservative societies, it is with sadness and regrets to note that women in countries like India are far from being emancipated or empowered said a press statement issued by Dr. Immanuel Z Varte and Nandini Thockchom. Women continue to be discriminated, harassed, tortured, raped and all sorts of inhumane acts perpetrated against them.
Given this backdrop, individuals, civil societies and government (s) in India per se and the world in general have been doing their utmost to bring about a better, more dignified and empowered women around the world, otherwise often perforated with highly partial and patriarchal mentalities and perceptions against women. While these endeavours have not been without success, it is also equally true that truly emancipated and empowered women are still a far cry. As such, we call upon the peoples- irrespective of male or female, to rise up against such evils against humanity, especially upon women while at the same time calling upon women to fight for their rights, treat everyone with respect and dignity, continue to be steadfast in their roles as the cradle of human civilization and be strong.
March 8 beckons us again and we shall once again rise to the momentous occasion of the Observation of International Women’s Day 2013 on 8th March 2013 at Singjamei Super Market Complex from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. The global theme of this year as announced by the United Nations Organisation (UNO) is “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women”, Keeping this UN theme as the background for our activities, we, a consortium of civil societies namely Centre for Organisation Research and Education (CORE), Forum for Indigenous Perspectives and Action (FIPA), Community Network Empowerment (CONE) and All Manipur > upi Manbi Association (AMANA), have collectively decided to work on “The Center Agenda: Gaining Momentum” for the observation in Imphal.
Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark and celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women. The programme is a composite event which will revolve around women and their status in the society. The programme will be marked by songs and other art forms including a quiz with surprise gifts on HIV/AIDS and women related issues. Each item will elucidate and consolidate the momentum gained by women in the various struggles in terms of policy and programme. A special contemporary dance recital on the theme of women will also be showcased.
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