NAMSAI, Mar 9: International Women’s Day was celebrated at the Women’s Welfare Society office here on Sunday.
Organized by the Department of Women & Child Development in collaboration with the District Information & Public Relations, Namsai under the Field & Press Publicity Awareness Campaign and WWS (Namsai), the event was graced by M Seema, executive engineer DUDA, and Nang Urmila Mancheykhun, former ZPC.
Speaking on the occasion, the EE highlighted the vital role played by women in nation building and stressed the need to ensure equal opportunities, respect and empowerment for women in all spheres of life. She also described the celebration as a tribute to womanhood and the invaluable contributions of women in society.
The programme also aimed to create awareness on women’s rights, education, health and the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for women.
JENGGING: Along with the rest of the world, the Jengging block unit of the Arunachal Pradesh Women’s Welfare Society (APWWS) celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 themed ‘Give to Gain’ with great enthusiasm.
Graced by Chairperson of Siiking Koje Charitable Society (Yingkiong), Dr Mity Jopir and Kosiang Pangkam, Dr Jopir felicitated active women members of APWWS Jengging and SHGs in recognition of their valuable contributions to society on behalf of the SKCS, Yingkiong. The APWWS Jengging unit also honoured its dedicated members and active workers for their relentless efforts towards the empowerment of women and the betterment of society.
As part of the awareness activities, SI Jengging police station Kenya Hira delivered an informative session on new criminal laws and women-centric legal provisions, highlighting the importance of legal awareness among women.
The celebration featured a variety of engaging activities including prize distribution, awareness sessions, and cultural performances, making the event both informative and festive.
To mark the occasion, APWWS Jengging also organized sports activities such as a 100-metre race and a friendly all-women football match, where teams from Upper Jengging and Lower Jengging participated.
ITANAGAR: The Women’s Cell of Dera Natung Govt College in collaboration with IQAC organized a workshop-cum-seminar at its conference hall here on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day celebration.
The highlight of the event was the session conducted by the invited resource person, advocate Sum Valentine Doang, a member of the High Court and the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB, Itanagar Capital Region). The keynote speaker focused on legal awareness and the protection of women and children, their rights, remedies and realities. She emphasized the right to equality before the law and highlighted various legal provisions for the protection and advancement of women and children. The speaker discussed important legal rights of women related to protection from domestic violence, workplace safety, economic rights, and property rights.
She also spoke about the protection of children's rights, particularly laws addressing sexual offences against children under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, and the Juvenile Justice Act, which aims to rehabilitate children and reintegrate them into society.
The speaker concluded her session by addressing the issue of ‘screen autism’. She explained that excessive early childhood exposure to digital screens may trigger autism-like behavioural patterns in children.
DNGC Principal Dr M Q Khan highlighted the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women. He applauded girls for their outstanding performance in curricular and co-curricular results and for breaking barriers in multinational companies. He also mentioned the courageous leadership of women officers during Operation Sindoor.
Around 100 students and faculty members attended the programme and actively interacted during the session.