PASIGHAT, Oct 27:  A one-day legal awareness on domestic violence, drugs and substance abuse was organized under the aegis of Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) by the Tayeng Welfare Society Women Wing (TWSWW)  in collaboration with District legal Services Authority (DLSA), East Siang and Mebo Sub-Divisional Administration today at Mebo.
APSCW Chairperson, Kenjum Pakam addressing a large gathering of students, women among others, said that such dissemination of various rights  & provisions for  protection of  women  and children at the grass-root level will truly empower them  by creating an enabling and supportive environment for them to seek redressal and support system,   adding that the APSCW is committed to such outreach efforts by stakeholders. 
She also dwelt on protection of women from sexual harassment at workplace and provisions like Internal Complaint Committee. The Chairperson on the burning issue of drug abuse in society,  said that sustained collective efforts of parents, NGOs and all stakeholders  for the future of children will continue and lauded the TWSWW led by President Yamen Panyang Tayeng and GS  and former  APSCW member  Oter Tayeng for the initiative.
Mebo ADC Aeinstein Koyu in his address said that Mebo Sub-divisional administration will take initiative with  school authorities  and voluntary organizations  to  conduct workshops on “anti drug campaign”  in every school by roping in experts and inspiring figures.  
Member Secretary, APSCW, Sangeeta Yirang  also highlighted the roles and responsibilities and the functions of the statutory body,  Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women in empowering and uplifting the status of women of the state.
WASE President, Yamik Dulom Darrang, WASE GS Joya Tasung Moyong, Adi Bane Ane Kebang, President, Onam Darrang Pertin  also delivered inspiring speeches . The WASE leaders said  their  mission to safeguard sons and daughters and the fight against drug abuse and alcohol will continue.
Dr. Kaling Jerang, Senior pathologist also addressed the gathering among others.

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