Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla (second right) attending the 13th Foundation Day Celebration of MSCW with CM N Biren Singh (second from left). Image credit: Twitter

Manipur will host the United Nations International Conference to discuss the issues related to drug menace, HIV/AIDS problems in the region from September 30 to October 1 next.

This was announced by Governor Najma Heptulla on Sunday in Imphal during Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW)โ€™s 13th Foundation Day Celebration.

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โ€œDelegates from at least seven nations will take part in the conference,โ€ she further said urging state Chief Minister N Biren Singh to invite the home ministers of all the states of Northeast.

โ€œBy having all the eight home-ministers of the region under one roof we can have a comprehensive policy to deal with issues like drug menace, HIV/AIDS,โ€™ the Governor added.

โ€œEven though various legislation to protect women against social discrimination, violence and atrocities have been enacted, however, lack of awareness about these has hindered their full implementation,โ€ she added.

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The Governor urged the MSCW to find ways of eliminating the man-made social aberrations and prevent all crimes against women.

Speaking on the occasion, the Manipur CM said, โ€œWomen of the state are at the forefront in various fields.โ€

โ€œThe Manipur government has introduced several welfare schemes for women and the government is focussed on women empowerment,โ€ he added.

Singh added that his government is committed to uplift the lives of women.