NEW DELHI, AUG 13, 2015: Taking cognizance of the issues raised by concerned Northeast representatives, the Delhi Commission for Women has agreed to set up a Special Cell to address the problem faced by women from the North East of India in Delhi.
To further expedite this initiative an interactive session have been organised by the Northeast Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH) in association with concerned Northeast representatives and hosted by North East India Student’s Welfare, JNU in SSS-I Auditorium on Wednesday evening.
Prof Tiplut Nongbri, Nodal Officer, North East India Student’s Welfare, JNU welcomed the gathering and raise the issues face by the northeast community living in the national capital. Mr David Boyes, Convener, North East India Forum Against Racism (NEIFAR) stated the purpose of the interaction, and said it can bring good impact from the commission in the coming days.
The Issues of Northeast Women in Delhi was presented by Dr Alana Golmei, General Secretary, Northeast Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH), New Delhi.
Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal said that the commission is working hard in order to address and bring out the solution. Maliwal also said that the commission is welcoming any good suggestions from the northeast community and they can visit her in the office at any time without prior information.
Participants in the session raised pertinent questions to the chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women while the chairperson gave comments which sound helpful for the northeast community, for all women in general.
~ BRUCE K. THANGKHAL
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