Women's Rights Groups In Assam Raise Demands Ahead Of Assembly Elections

The "Women's Manifesto-2021" has been prepared by five organizations working in the field of gender equality.

Increased reservation for women in elected bodies, adequate security for them to earn their livelihoods, equitable economic participation, better health and education facilities are among the major highlights that women rights groups in Assam have demanded from political parties contesting the assembly election. The "Women's Manifesto-2021", prepared by five organizations working in the field of gender equality have put forward their demands to political parties and contesting candidates so that they recognise the issues faced by women and include these in their plan and promises during campaigning and include them in the list once elected, North East Network (NEN) State Coordinator Anurita Pathak Hazarika said. "The manifesto is a collective process through which women from various backgrounds and social groups have come together to draw attention to the gaps that exist in attaining gender equality and development in Assam", she said. The manifesto has been prepared by NEN, Purba Bharati Educational Trust (PBET), Women in Governance (WinG), Women's Leadership Training Centre (WLTC) and Xobdo, Assam.