ZIRO, Nov 10: Calling empowerment and emancipation of women as embodiments of a strong and vibrant society and nation, Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner Bamin Nime appealed the people of Ziro valley to wholeheartedly support in making the Apatani Women Association Ziro (AWAZ) the combined voice of Apatani women during the 9th foundation day celebration of AWAZ at Abotani Hall here today.
Attending as the chief guest, DC Nime acknowledged the yeomen contribution of women in nation building and said if the nation has to be strong, we need to educate our daughters and sisters. Apatani women are not far behind and the growth of the present vibrant Apatani society is equally the handiwork of our AWAZ members, the DC said. 
Guest of honour and founder of Mother’s Home, a home for the destitute, who is popularly referred as ‘Mother Theresa’ of Lower Subansiri District, Tailyang Santi said AWAZ has become synonymous with Apatani women and need to be supported by men and women alike. The present AWAZ executive body is doing excellent work not only in unification of Apatani women, but also in leading the crusade against the ills affecting the Apatani society and raising voices in any issue pertinent to Apatani society. I appeal the people of Apatani plateau including the CBO’s to support AWAZ in their future endeavors, appealed Santi.
Acknowledging the yeomen contribution of the previous AWAZ executive members, AWAZ President Hibu Lilly said the recognition it has gained today is the outcome of the hard work put in by the previous executive members, who toiled hard to bring AWAZ to the present pedestal. 
Lower Subansiri SP Keni Bagra, Apatani Goan Bura general secretary Tilling Duri and members of Tani Supung Dukung, the Apatani apex body also attended the meet and spoke on the occasion.
Meanwhile, the Itanagar AWAZ branch also celebrated the foundation day today and paid a visit to ‘Mother’s Home’ at Leki village and ‘Asha Bhawan’ at Banderdewa, homes of orphans and destitute and distributed essential food items to the inmates. (DIPRO)     

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