Re: ‘Not again, - harassment among female IDUs who also involved in Sex work in Manipur!!

March 4, 2009

Dear FORUM,

Really sad and sorry to hear about Bangis ordeal but glad Bangkim has decided to

share in this forum.

A copy of your letter should be copied or sent to:

Leading human rights groups in Manipur or Imphal.

Individual NGO's working with IDU's on HIV and AIDS in the area

Heads of the networks of NGO's working on IDU's. HIV and AIDS in

Manipur.

The State AIDS Control Society.

The Minister of Home, Government of Manipur.

The Chief Minister of Manipur.

The major newspapers in Imphal.

The police station in North AOC.

In addition, if there is no network or collective of female IDU's and female

sex workers. You should explore the possibility of forming one. There is always

strenght in a collective.

It will be useful to get the advice of a lawyer who works on issues of human

rights in Manipur or Imphal. On what could be done within the legal framework

and what could be done if such instances reoccur.

I think it will also be useful to learn and educate yourself and your frens

more about your rights (as IDU's).

The fact that you and your frens shared your ordeal in this forum means that you

want something to be done about it. But if this has to lead to action, you have

to take the lead (and you already have) I am sure there will be many who will be

willing to offer support once you take the lead.

I am quite happy to provide you advice and assistance electronically over the

email (if you find some of the suggestions useful). As I do not live in Manipur

anymore.

In solidarity,

Vijay Ningthemcha

E-MAIL: <vjningthemcha@...>

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