TEZU, Jan 28: A legal awareness program was organised today by Arunachal Pradesh State Commission For Women at Amik Ringya Hall, Tezu.
The awareness program sponsored by National Commission For Women was attended by chairperson APSCW Radhilu Chai Techi, members of the APSCW, SP Tezu Dr. D.W. Thongon, members of All Mishmi Women Welfare Society among others.
Important topics covered were domestic violence and polygamy, sexual harassment at work place, POCSO Act including breast and cervical cancer.
APSCW chairperson said that domestic violence and polygamy are the burning topics in Arunachal Pradesh today and also stressed on the importance of girls and women education and their self-reliance. She advocated the need for equal rights for women in all sphere of activities with equal responsibilities.  She also said that the exchange of large numbers of mithuns as bride price should be discouraged and one should do away with all the prevalent social evils existing in tribal customs.
Member Secretary Yame Higio also briefly elaborated on the working and functioning of APSCW. The said program will be conducted in other districts in a phase-wise manner starting from the Lohit district, she informed. DIPRO

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