Manipur: Workplace sexual harassment undermines women's safety, says MSCW chairperson

Imphal: The Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) Chairperson, Thumlip Tiningpham Monsang, on Thursday stated that sexual harassment in the workplace undermines women’s dignity and safety.

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

TT Monsang was speaking at a one-day orientation and capacity-building programme on the “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” held at the DC Conference Hall in Pherzawl district.

MSCW, in collaboration with the District Administration, Pherzawl, organised the event for the first time in the district. Pherzawl, the least developed district in Manipur, shares borders with Myanmar and Mizoram.

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

The Chairperson stated that the commission plans 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 respectful work environment for women.

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

Earlier, 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.

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