NCW chief urges women's role in Manipur peacebuilding

Imphal: National Commission for Women (NCW) chairperson Rekha Sharma has called for united action among women from all communities in Manipur to expedite the restoration of peace in the violence-torn state.

Addressing a one-day gender sensitization program for police personnel in Imphal on Saturday, Sharma emphasized the crucial role of women in conflict resolution.

"Women from all walks of life must come together to end the turmoil in Manipur," she said.

The NCW chief also underscored the importance of swift justice for crimes against women, advocating for fast-track courts to expedite legal proceedings.

The gender sensitization program was jointly organized by the NCW and Manipur Police Training College.

During her visit, Sharma met with representatives from the women's wing of the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI).

The group briefed the chairperson on the dire situation faced by women and children in relief camps, including psychological distress and disrupted education.

COCOMI also highlighted the plight of over 60,000 internally displaced persons, more than half of whom are women and children, since the outbreak of violence in May 2023.