Resource manual on gender sensitization released

From a Correspondent
SHILLONG, Sept 25: The Training and Resource Manual on Gender Sensitization and Video CD on Multi-Sectorial Project on Crime Against Women was today released by Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr DD Lapang at a function organized by the North East Network (NEN) in collaboration with the Meghalaya State Police supported by the Incarnation Development Research Centre (IDRC) in the conference hall of the DGP’s Office, Shillong. The function was attended by Principal Secretary, Home, PBO Warjri, Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare A K Srivastava, DGP B Kezo, Project Manager of NEN D Syiem and police officers amongst others. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Lapang lauded the efforts of the NEN for initiating the programme of gender sensitization on crime against women by involving departments like the Police, Health and Social Welfare which are directly connected with the issue. He said that the training and resource manual will serve as a capacity-building tool to the police personnel and also to the healthcare providers on gender sensitization and also it will be a guidance to the trainers and councillors to deal with the problem.

Expressing his concern over the alarming increase of crime rate in the State, especially crime against women, which he termed as ‘appalling phenomenon’, Dr Lapang said the government is taking serious efforts to eliminate the menace from the society. He said to overcome this problem, concerted efforts need to be made by both the government and the NGOs by working together, especially in terms of creating awareness among the people. THE SENTINEL