Shillong, March 8: Along with the rest of the world, International Women’s Day 2019 was also observed today by the office of the District Social Welfare Officer, East Khasi Hills, Shillong in collaboration with District Programme Office, ICDS Cell, East Khasi Hills and Ri Bhoi Districts at Mawlai Mawtawar, Shillong on the theme “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change”.
Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills District, Smti M. War Nongbri graced the celebration as the Chief Guest in the presence of Smti P. Suchiang, District Social Welfare Officer, East Khasi Hills, Shri I. R. Kharshyndong and Shri K. Nongdhar, Rangbah Shnong and Secretary, Mawtawar and members of women organizations.
Speaking on the occasion, Smti War said Meghalaya being the matrilineal society, women played an important role to educate, nurture and guide children especially by providing emotional support to teenagers to help them walk on the right path.
Reminding that family plays a crucial role in society, Smti War said that women should make their children aware about crimes against women and girls and urged the society at large to treat women with equal respect and dignity by starting from their own homes.
Others who spoke on the occasion were Smti P. Suchiang, District Social Welfare Officer, East Khasi Hills, Smti C. Lyngdoh, DSP, East Khasi Hills District, Advocate, Daisy Thangkhiew, representative of District Legal Service Authority, Smti F. Sun, Child Development Project Officer, Mylliem ICDS Project, Smti Rikynti L. Nongpyuir, Secretary, Ka Lympung ki Seng Kynthei, Meghalaya.
