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Binalakshmi Nepram Honored with “The Telegraph Northeast Excellence Award 2017”

Guwahati/Imphal, 11 September 2017– In yet another good news for people of Manipur, the state’s own much highly recognized daughter, often known as “The Face & Voice of Northeast”, Ms. Binalakshmi Nepram has been awarded “The Telegraph Northeast Excellence Awards 2017″. This prestigious award was given for her relentless work for the region. The awards […]

Binalakshmi Nepram at Inter-generational Dialogues on the Sustainable Development Goals at UN Headquarters

2 August 2017: Manipur born, renowned writer, social activist, Ms Binalakshmi Nepram spoke at Plenary Session on 1 August 2017 at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Inter-generational Dialogue on Sustainable Development Goals. Governments and people & NGOs from different walks of life numbering over 500 gathered at this important event held at UN […]

SC transfers road rage case to Gauhati HC

New Delhi, July 18 2017: The Supreme Court today transferred the appeal challenging the conviction of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s son for lesser offence in a 2011 road rage case from Manipur to the Gauhati High Court . The apex Court also provided security cover of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/07/sc-transfers-road-rage-case-to-gauhati-hc/

Police investigating Biren rival’s role

State police is investigating two individuals including the Congress candidate, N Ratan in Chief Minister N Biren’s constituency Heingang with regard to the threat on a Supreme court lawyer representing the late Irom Roger’s family. The other individual is founder of Manipur Gun Survivors Network Binalakshmi Nepram. She has alleged threat and harassment by Manipur […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/05/police-investigating-biren-rivals-role/

Manipuri Writer Activist Ms Binalakshmi Nepram Threatened/Harassed by Manipur State Police Forces For Her Support for Justice for Women Survivors of State

Noted Manipuri writer, humanitarian activist Ms Binalakshmi Nepram has reported being threat/harassment by Manipur State Police force. The incident happened on 12 May 2017 when a whole heavily armed Manipur State police force descended on Ms Nepram’s parental house in Imphal, Manipur in Northeast India that borders Myanmar. Ms Nepram feels that this is done […]

Manipuri Writer Activist Ms Binalakshmi Nepram Threatened/Harassed by Manipur State Police Forces For Her Support for Justice for Women Survivors of State

Binalakshmi Nepram selected by Prestigious Colombia University, New York, USA

Imphal, Manipur, 5 May 2017: Noted humanitarian, author, civil & gender rights activist from Manipur has been selected by Columbia University, a top American University based in New York for their programme starting 22nd May 2017 on Rights of Indigenous People. The programme is aimed to understand the 2007 UN Declaration on the Rights of […]

Binalakshmi Nepram selected by Prestigious Colombia University, New York, USA

Climate change and conflict: Manipuri women are fighting a war for survival on two fronts

Rucha Chitnis Lalzamien observed that the rains had become capricious. The farmer from Churachandpur district of Manipur reminisced about ai-ruo, the November rain that brings out the crabs that crawl on the wet, muddy earth. In the Hmar dialect, ai is crab and ruo is rain. Such a name for the rain elucidates how closely […]

150th Death Anniversary of Nepra Major

LEGEND OF NEPRA MAJOR LIVES ON: Today is the 19th March, the 150th Death Anniversary of Nepra Major, one of Manipur’s greatest 19th Century patriots whose bravery saved the life of Maharaj Chandrakirti was commemorated today at Sagolband Nepra Major Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. Nepra Major was called Tumbra Sing and he died in 1867. Manipur’s […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/150th-death-anniversary-of-nepra-major/

Binalakshmi meets Dr Thant Myint-U in Yangon

Founder of Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network & CAFI Ms Binalakshmi Nepram met with former United Nations Secretary General’s grandson Dr Thant Myint-U in Yangon, Myanmar last week. The meeting which lasted almost two hours was held in historic U-Thant House that was home to the U-Thant family for 6 years from 1951 to 1957. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/binalakshmi-meets-dr-thant-myint-u-in-yangon/

Binalakshmi Nepram to attend largest women’s rights forum in Brazil

Imphal/N Delhi, Sep 5 : Binalakshmi Nepram has been selected amongst a few in the world to attend the 13th International Forum on Women’s Rights and Development to be held in Brazil this week.

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Imphal/N Delhi, Sep 5 : Binalakshmi Nepram has been selected amongst a few in the world to attend the 13th International Forum on Women’s Rights and Development to be held in Brazil this week.

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Binalakshmi Nepram To Attend Largest Women’s Rights Forum in Brazil

Binalakshmi Nepram To Attend Largest Women’s Rights Forum in Brazil Imphal & New Delhi, September 04, 2016 : Manipur born, Ms Binalakshmi Nepram has been selected amongst few in world to attend the 13th International Forum on Women’s Rights and Development to be held in Brazil this week.The forum is being convened by Association for […]

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Diversification Plans of the Samaritans: Kapil Arambam

A few overly respected Manipuri old-timers of a scheduled tribe demand committee have been almost successful in sabotaging the issues regarding the Inner Line Permit System. Then, a few NGOs have also jumped on the bandwagon trying to get the most out of this tragedy called Manipur. Instead of intervention, these NGOs have become a […]

Historic Manipur People’s Convention for a United Hills & Valley Peace & Reconciliation Dialogue Successfully Held in Delhi : Clarion Call By All To Work for Solution Together As Destinies are Linked

New Delhi, 13 June 2016 : Manipur, literally translated “Land of Jewels” is a former Asiatic kingdom that joined Union of India in 1949 and became a state of India in 1972. Home to 2.2 million people belonging to a diverse community of over 39 ethnic groups and communities. 90% of the state of Manipur is hills and […]

Binalakshmi Nepram attends UNPFII at UN headquarters in New York

New York, 13 May 2016: Binalakshmi Nepram of Manipur to address at the United Nations on the theme of indigenous people’s movement and issues in Manipur at the ongoing 15th United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) at UN headquarters in New York. Binalakshmi, who is a recipient of international Sean Mcbride Peace Prize

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY LEADERS MET UNION HOME MINISTER SHRI KIREN RIJIJU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS IN CHANDEL DISTRICT FOLLOWING THE AMBUSH AND KILLING OF 18 SECURITY FORCES IN MANIPUR

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release, 9 June 2015 NORTHEAST COMMUNITY LEADERS MET UNION HOME MINISTER SHRI KIREN RIJIJU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS IN CHANDEL DISTRICT FOLLOWING THE AMBUSH AND

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release, 9 June 2015

NORTHEAST COMMUNITY LEADERS MET UNION HOME MINISTER SHRI KIREN RIJIJU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CIVILIANS IN CHANDEL DISTRICT FOLLOWING THE AMBUSH AND KILLING OF 18 SECURITY FORCES IN MANIPUR

New Delhi,9th June, 2015 ~Collective delegation from the Northeast Region of India met Mr. Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State on 8th June 2015 in North Block to appeal for his immediate intervention to the recent situation in Chandel District of Manipur. The delegation strongly condemn the ambush which left 18 security forces dead and scores of others injured that belong to the Dogra Regiment and have also expressed deepest condolences to the departed Indian Armies and shares the pain and sorrow of the bereaved families.

When the delegation apprised the Minister of Home for State, Mr.Kiren Rijiju on the present crisis in Chandel district, he has given his assurance that he will act on it and convey these concerns to concerned Ministers and authorities. The Minister also added that the concerned state government must cooperate in this process and must also inform the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Defence Ministry that are being taken care of from the side of the state administration.

Keeping in view the past history of massive human rights violations during army operation, the collective leaders led by Mr David Boyes, Ms Binalakshmi Nepram, Ms Alana Golmei

and Mr Zuchamo Yanthan have submitted a memorandum demanding the following points for the safety of the innocent people in Chandel district:

(1). The presence of civil police, and women’s representation in all military combing operations.

(2). Deployment of state police including women police officers and setting up of booths in those areas to coordinate with the army while they carry out the operation.

(3). Constitution of an immediate fact finding mission with immediate effect comprising the political parties, civil workers both men and women.

(4). That the present crisis must not lead to further suffering of the civilian in the areas.

(5). Ensure for peaceful combing operation without violating human rights bearing in mind the bitter memories and experiences of Oinam village in Manipur on 11th July, 1987. (After the killing of nine soldiers by NSCN, a counter insurgency Operation Bluebird was launched in Oinam village on 11th July, 1987. During the operation, there were unimaginable massive human rights violations of rape, torture, illegal arrests and detention, burning and dismantling of homes, dismantling of schools and churches, looting of property and forced labour took placed)

(6). Ensure the involvement of women in any peace process in Northeast India. There are presently 17 ongoing peace talks in the North East. However, not a single woman is included in the process.

The meeting with Minister lasted for 45 minutes and he has assured his best possible support to safeguard the people of Chandel district, Manipur and for people of Northeast region

ENDS

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Chief Minister, Manipur
Director General Police, Manipur
North East MP Forum
Chief Secretary, Manipur

Binalakshmi Nepram wins L`Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards 2015

IMPHAL, March 30: Binalakshmi Nepram has been awarded the L`™Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards 2015 in the category of `Face of A Cause`. This is the first time any Manipuri

IMPHAL, March 30: Binalakshmi Nepram has been awarded the L`™Oreal Paris Femina Women Awards 2015 in the category of `Face of A Cause`. This is the first time any Manipuri or from Northeast Region has ever won such an award.

Bina Femina Award

The awards were given away in Mumbai last week at a ceremony held at The Leela.

In a statement issued by Femina, Ms Nepram was recognized and honoured for continuously and selflessly striving to make this world a better place. Femina also stated that women like Ms Nepram are `Women of worth who have been silently working for various causes and issues concerning the society`¦ woman with extraordinary accomplishment, outstanding leadership qualities and exceptional commitment to her career and community`.

In a statement issued by Ms Nepram, she said, `In honouring me, Femina has honoured the women of Manipur and Northeast India`. She dedicated the award to the brave mothers of Manipur & Northeast India who through their sheer grit and determination have steered the course of history of state and region inspite of over 60 years of armed conflict. She vowed that she will be working with several women across Manipur and region to bring about much needed change for peace and progress.

Audience in the hall that witnessed the ceremony included Ashwariya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, Ritu Kumar, Neha Dhupia, Supriya Pathak, Tanistha Mukherjee, Huma Qureshi amongst many thousands of other whos who in country.

Ms Nepram polled over 120,000 votes to win the award besides a selection by an eminent group of jury that consists of Ritu Kumar, Ashwini Natchappa, Supriya Pathak etc

Born to parents Nepram Bihari and Yensembam Ibemhal, Ms Nepram hails from Sagolband Nepra Menjor Leikai.

Ms Nepram is poet, author of 4 books and is founder of award winning organization Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network and Control Arms Foundation of India.

She is recipient of several national and internationally recognized awards for her work on women led initiatives for peace and downtrodden women survivors of armed conflict in Manipur and Northeast Region.

In January 2015 prestigious Forbes (India) Magazine named her as one of `24 Young Minds to Watch out for in 2015` and London based organization, `Action on Armed Violence` named Ms Nepram as one of top 100 influential people in world working on armed violence reduction.

Whole of Manipur and Northeast Region has been celebrating Ms Nepram`™s win since news of award came in, a first ever win by any Manipuri or a Northeastern.

Gallery: Binalakshmi Nepram Meets Former US President, Jimmy Carter & Kofi Annan

Global Peace Makers : Binalakshmi Nepram Meets Former US President, Jimmy Carter & Kofi Annan in Oslo

New Delhi,23 June 2014: Noted woman civil rights activist,writer & humanitarian, founder of the Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network from Northeast Indian state of Manipur, Ms Binalakshmi Nepram attended the prestigious Oslo Forum which was successfully held last week on 18 and 19^th in Oslo, Norway.

Bina with Former US President Jimmy Carter

The Oslo Forum is one of the leading global network of conflict mediation practitioners. In the past, a number of high-level participants including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Gerry Adams, Mohammad Khatami, Martti Ahtisaari, Bono, and many other luminaries have participated in the Forum. The Oslo Forum have also hosted several Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Leading mediators representing governments and regional organisations as well as key United Nations actors charged with negotiating peace were also present.

Bina with Kofi Annan

In her visit to Oslo last week, Ms Nepram met with His Excellency Mr Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations and spoke with President Jimmy Carter who is the 39^th President of USA. Ms Nepram gave to both dignitaries the beautiful Leiroom woven by the women of Manipur which was received with great warmth by President Jimmy Carter. Ms Nepram also met and spoke with Mr Tim Sebestian, founder of BBC Hard Talk besides several dignitaries who are engaged in peace talks around the world

In a statement issued after her return from Oslo, Ms Nepram said, “My participation at Oslo Forum sincerely will go a long way in ushering much needed peace in 60 decades of violence that has engulfed India’s Northeast region. Citizens across Northeast region too aspire for peace,progress,development and hope this is achieved with collective,sincere,dedicated,united efforts of all. 45 million people of India’s Northeast deserve to live with dignity,without war and loss of lives. I went in peace and have returned with lessons for finding peace for us all. The journey for peace have begun and this time it will be led by women of the Northeast”.

Contact~Office of Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network & Northeast India Women Initiative for Peace

Email : cafi.communique@gmail.com

Phone: +91-11-46018541 Fax: +91-11-26166234
Web: www.womensurvivorsnetwork.org / www.cafi-online.org