New Delhi, 20 July 2023: The Unau Tribal Women Forum (UTWF) Delhi & NCR met and submitted a memorandum to Smt Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of National Commission For Women (NCW).
The Chairperson have extended all support to ensure such perpetrator and accused persons for committing crimes against women to be dealt in the strictest possible measure under the Laws. Representatives of the UTWF in the memorandum requested for the immediate action against such persons who are continuously using the internet to propagate hate speech, songs or pictures to outrage the modesty of women.
The representatives were informed that the Commission has already taken up the matter of the video that surfaced on 19.07.23 with the DGP of Manipur for swift investigation.
Additionally a show cause notice had been issued to Twitter for permitting uploading of the said video which is a blatant violation of public media norms, that the NCW will not hesitate to exercise and issue summons against such persons who are abusing the platform of social media with the intention to shame a woman.
Sharing her keen interest and admiration for the State of Manipur, NCW Chairperson assured to extend every assistance needed to prevent, counter and protect women against any form of torture.
UTWF representatives expressed their gratitude over the concern and proactive role of NCW Chairperson and that UTWF shall extend full support to the Commission towards protection of women's rights, life and dignity.
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