A one-day sensitization programme on “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013” was held today at the Conference Hall of the DC Office, Chingdong Leikai, Jiribam.
The event was organised by the Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) under the sponsorship of the National Commission for Women, in collaboration with the District Administration, Jiribam.
The programme was attended by MSCW Chairperson Thumlip Tiningpham Monsang, Members Lourembam Dayabati Devi, T. Chuongsin Koireng, and S.K. Sophia Moyon, along with Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar, who presided over the proceedings.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Th. Manoranjan Singh, MCS, Divisional Forest Officer Elangbam Nirmala Chanu, District Information Officer N. Bidyananda Singh, and several District Level Officers (DLOs) were also present.
Chairperson Th. Tiningpham Monsang reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to protecting women’s rights and urged all departments to display posters on workplace sexual harassment. She called the Act both a legal safeguard and a moral duty.
Advocate Mordecai Kamei conducted a technical session detailing the legal framework, complaint procedures, and preventive measures, underscoring the importance of dignity and safety for women at work.
