Imphal, July 4 (EMN): Three days ‘Residential workshop for women affected by conflicts in Manipur’, was organised under the aegis of Women and Youth for Peace and Development (WYPD) in association with Manipur Voluntary Health Association (MVHA) from June 30 to July 2 at Mantripukhri, Imphal.
The workshop introduced an innovative module by having various speakers, experts from various fields, including theatre to help them deal with their trauma. The workshop also had psycho-social therapy by clinical psychologist Pampak Khumukcham, sessions on participatory theatre by Victor Thoudam, journey to meditation by Chaoba Thiyam and movie screening of Meena Longjam award winning documentary etc.
A talk on relevant issues were discuss during the workshop like ‘the present situation of the victim families and the way forward’ by human rights activist Babloo Loitongbam, ‘how can women affected by conflict can take care of their mental health’ by Dr K Shantibala, ‘educational and protection rights of children and emerging specific needs in conflict areas’ by child rights activist Keisam Pradipkumar and so on.
Some of the notable speakers during the workshop were Hanjabam Shubra Devi of Meira Foods, Khumbongmayum Dhanachandra of Romi Bag Industries, Khumujam Jina of Mangal Soaps, Dayanidhi Huidrom of Intellisome Consulting, and Moirangthem Muktamani of Mukta Shoes Industry.
