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New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The youth from the northeastern parts of
India often get discriminated for their distinct looks and are branded as chinkies, but help is round the corner in the form of Northeast Support Centre to be launched here Saturday.
The support centre will help all victims of sexual and racial harassment in the capital through their group
SMS and telephone help line initiatives.
All India Christian Council, All India Confederation of SC/ST, All India Catholic Union and the North East Students United Forum are the four organisations spearheading the centre.
Madhu Chandra, a core member of the centre, said that this initiative has been in the pipeline for some time but with the recent sexual harassment case of a girl in
Delhi University's (DU) north campus area speeded up the entire process.
"We submitted a memorandum to Y. S. Dadwal, Delhi Police Commissioner, with regards to that just days before the case when a girl student was sexually harassed in DU. After that we realised that we had to do something fast," Chandra told IANS.
"Although the name of the centre is North East Support Centre, we will help anyone in need," he said.
A victim can access the authority in the centre, through SMS and
phone lines, and get immediate help.
"For instance, in Gurgaon, we will station two members to begin with. Suppose a girl is harassed and she doesn't get help from the police, then we will intervene and do the needful," Chandra said.
The telephone help line, will function in a similar way. Although the permanent helpline number has not yet been registered, four temporary numbers that will be functional are-9868184939, 9818314146, 9868157066 and 981055490.
"The last time I visited home in the northeast, some people from Nagaland and Mizoram told me that with the rising number of cases of racial and sexual harassment meted out to the young people of the northeast, I should do something for them as well," he said on the origin of the idea for such a help group.
Valsom Thampu, principal of Delhi University's St.
Stephens college, John Dayal, member of the National Integration Council and Udit Raj, chairman of the All India Confederation of SC/
ST will be a part of the launch function.--Indo-Asian News Service
Support centre to help North-East youthNew Delhi, October 20
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20071021/delhi.htm#2The youth from the northeastern parts of India often get discriminated for their distinct looks and are branded as chinkies, but help is round the corner in the form of Northeast Support Centre.
The support centre will help all victims of sexual and racial harassment in the Capital through their group SMS and telephone help line initiatives.
All India Christian Council, All India Confederation of SC/ST, All India Catholic Union and the North East Students United Forum are the four organisations spearheading the centre.
Madhu Chandra, a core member of the centre, said that this initiative has been in the pipeline for some time but with the recent sexual harassment case of a girl in Delhi University’s (DU) north campus area speeded up the entire process.
“We submitted a memorandum to Y. S. Dadwal, Delhi Police Commissioner, with regards to that just days before the case when a girl student was sexually harassed in DU. After that we realised that we had to do something fast,” Chandra told IANS.
“Although the name of the centre is North East Support Centre, we will help anyone in need,” he said.
A victim can access the authority in the centre, through SMS and phone lines, and get immediate help.
“For instance, in Gurgaon, we will station two members to begin with. Suppose a girl is harassed and she doesn’t get help from the police, then we will intervene and do the needful,” Chandra said.
The telephone help line, will function in a similar way. Although the permanent helpline number has not yet been registered, four temporary numbers that will be functional are- 9868184939, 9818314146, 9868157066 and 981055490.
“The last time I visited home in the northeast, some people from Nagaland and Mizoram told me that with the rising number of cases of racial and sexual harassment meted out to the young people of the northeast, I should do something for them as well,” he said.
Support cell, helpline for NE youth in capital http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=401056&sid=REG&sname=INDIAN-NEWSNew Delhi, Oct 14: For youths and girls from the North-east facing loneliness due to cultural differences in the capital or becoming victims of sexual harassment, a support cell and a telephone helpline is on the anvil.
A group of professionals and activists have come together to launch the 'North-east support centre', which is expected to become operational from October 20.
It will help girls, students and others from the region by providing them with counselling and legal help in fighting discrimination. The group is working for getting necessary authorisation from the government for the centre and the helpline and expects to launch the support centre in a week.
The reach of the support centre will be the national capital region.
The centre aims to help women from the northeast who face sexual harassment at the workplace and on the streets and counsel youths who face loneliness because of cultural differences, madhu chandra, a human rights activist who is one of the members behind the programme said.
"The concept of the centre took shape after our discussions with a large number of youths from northeast in various malls, restaurants, universities and colleges in and around Delhi," Chandra said.
"We were appalled by the continuous reports of sexual harassment and molestation of girls from the northeast and the group thought of starting a host of facilities for them," she said. Bureau Report
Help centre for youth from northeast in DelhiNew DelhiOctober 19, 2007 7:05:06 PM ISThttp://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20071019/798515.html
The youth from the northeastern parts of India often get discriminated for their distinct looks and are branded as chinkies, but help is round the corner in the form of Northeast Support Centre to be launched here Saturday.
The support centre will help all victims of sexual and racial harassment in the capital through their group SMS and telephone help line initiatives.
All India Christian Council, All India Confederation of SC/ST, All India Catholic Union and the North East Students United Forum are the four organisations spearheading the centre.
Madhu Chandra, a core member of the centre, said that this initiative has been in the pipeline for some time but with the recent sexual harassment case of a girl in Delhi University's (DU) north campus area speeded up the entire process.
"We submitted a memorandum to Y. S. Dadwal, Delhi Police Commissioner, with regards to that just days before the case when a girl student was sexually harassed in DU. After that we realised that we had to do something fast," Chandra told IANS.
"Although the name of the centre is North East Support Centre, we will help anyone in need," he said.
A victim can access the authority in the centre, through SMS and phone lines, and get immediate help.
"For instance, in Gurgaon, we will station two members to begin with. Suppose a girl is harassed and she doesn't get help from the police, then we will intervene and do the needful," Chandra said.
The telephone help line, will function in a similar way. Although the permanent helpline number has not yet been registered, four temporary numbers that will be functional are- 9868184939, 9818314146, 9868157066 and 981055490.
"The last time I visited home in the northeast, some people from Nagaland and Mizoram told me that with the rising number of cases of racial and sexual harassment meted out to the young people of the northeast, I should do something for them as well," he said on the origin of the idea for such a help group.
Valsom Thampu, principal of Delhi University's St. Stephens college, John Dayal, member of the National Integration Council and Udit Raj, chairman of the All India Confederation of SC/ST will be a part of the launch function.
(IANS)
Helpline for NE students in ND
Source: The Sangai Express
http://www.e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=12..211007.oct07New Delhi, October 20: A ‘North East Support Centre and Helpline’ has advocated a joint initiative by social activists, lawyers, student organisations and journalists to extend help when required and take measures to prevent harassment and abuse meted to students and young workers from North East India employed in the National Capital Region.
The official launching of the Support Centre and Helpline held at Press Club of India today was graced by Principal of St Stephen College Rev Valson Thampu, member of National Integration Council Dr John Dayal, Chairman of All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations Dr Udit Raj, secretary general of Press Club of India Pushpendra Kulshrestha and several political and civil dignitaries from the North Eastern States, informed a release.
The need for an NE Support Centre and Helpline has risen because of the phenomenal rise in the number of young people coming to the National Capital and other cities in this region in search of higher education, professional training and employment.
The massive increase in the retail trade and new businesses offer an attractive opportunity to the hard working youth of the now Eight Sisters States.
However, there are several issues that have also arisen, There have been instances of harassment at the work place, in the market place and in public transport systems.
There is need for sensitizing the police and the authorities to these issues.
The victims need immediate assistance, legal aid and counselling.Above all, they need an immediate response.
This is what the Support Centre and Helpline proposes to do with the assistance of volunteers, NGOs and the existing student groups from this region, it added.
Obviously, the Support Centre and Helpline will also respond to emergencies affecting anyone else, including youths and working women from other tribal communities.
A delegation of prominent individuals including from the North East also appraised the matter to officials concerned in the National capital.
Dr John Dayal along with former Member of Parliament from Nagaland S Sangtam and Madhu Chandra, Regional Secretary of All India Christian Council, had a meeting with Delhi Police Commissioner YS Dadwal, IPS on August this year and submitted a memorandum on the harassment of North East people living in Delhi.
SC/ST Confederation chief Dr Udit Raj extended support to North East people and criticised the Delhi police for singling out the Northeast people in Delhi by seeking to define their dress modes and food preferences.
The NE Support Centre and Helpline can be reached at 9868184939, 9818314146, 9868157066 and 9810554901 and can be contacted at nesupportcentre@gmail.com and information will be made available at
http://www.nesupportcentre.blogspot.com/.
NE Support Centre and Helpline is supported by All India Christian Council, All India Catholic Union, All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisation, United Christian Action and North East Students’ United Forum, Delhi.
NE support centre and helpline initiated Saturday, October 20, 2007 (19:54:54)
http://www.headlinesindia.com/national/index.jsp?news_code=60011New Delhi: Keeping in view the phenomenal rise in the number of young people from the North East India to the Capital and the problem faced by them, a Support Centre and Helpline was initiated on Saturday to cater to their needs. Various zones have been identified in Delhi and National Capital Region like Gurgaon, Central Delhi, Delhi University North Campus where the centre would be established.
The Helpline can be reached at 9868184939,9818314146,9868157066 and 9810554901. Helpline can be contacted at nesupportcentre.blogspot.com and information would be made available at www.nesupoortcentre.blogspot.com. The initiative is supported by All India Christian Council, All India catholic Union, All India Confederation of SC/ST Organisations, United Christian Action and North East Students? United Forum Delhi.
Help centre for youth from northeast in DelhiBy sinlung on 20 October, 2007 07:57:15
http://www.sinlung.com/News/North-East/1325.htmlNew Delhi, Oct 20 : The youth from the northeastern parts of India often get discriminated for their distinct looks and are branded as chinkies, but help is round the corner in the form of Northeast Support Centre to be launched here Saturday.
The support centre will help all victims of sexual and racial harassment in the capital through their group SMS and telephone help line initiatives.
All India Christian Council, All India Confederation of SC/ST, All India Catholic Union and the North East Students United Forum are the four organisations spearheading the centre.
Madhu Chandra, a core member of the centre, said that this initiative has been in the pipeline for some time but with the recent sexual harassment case of a girl in Delhi University's (DU) north campus area speeded up the entire process.
'We submitted a memorandum to Y. S. Dadwal, Delhi Police Commissioner, with regards to that just days before the case when a girl student was sexually harassed in DU. After that we realised that we had to do something fast,' Chandra told IANS.
'Although the name of the centre is North East Support Centre, we will help anyone in need,' he said.
A victim can access the authority in the centre, through SMS and phone lines, and get immediate help.
'For instance, in Gurgaon, we will station two members to begin with. Suppose a girl is harassed and she doesn't get help from the police, then we will intervene and do the needful,' Chandra said.
The telephone help line, will function in a similar way. Although the permanent helpline number has not yet been registered, four temporary numbers that will be functional are- 9868184939 , 9818314146 , 9868157066 and 981055490.
'The last time I visited home in the northeast, some people from Nagaland and Mizoram told me that with the rising number of cases of racial and sexual harassment meted out to the young people of the northeast, I should do something for them as well,' he said on the origin of the idea for such a help group.
Valsom Thampu, principal of Delhi University's St. Stephens college, John Dayal, member of the National Integration Council and Udit Raj, chairman of the All India Confederation of SC/ST will be a part of the launch function.
North East support centre & helpline launched
Student bodies, social activists, politicians join to stop harassment.
http://www.nagalandpost.com/Leisuredesc.asp?sectionid=49476A North East Support Centre and Helpline has been initiated in a joint initiative by social activists, lawyers, students organizations and journalist to extend help when required and take measures to preventing harassment and abuse meted to students and young workers from North East India employed in the National Capital Region.
The Support Centre and Help-line's official launch out program at the Press Club of India was graced by Rev. Valson Thampu, Principal, St. Stephen College, Dr. John Dayal, Member, National Integration Council, Dr. Udit Raj, Chairman, All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations, Pushpendra Kulshrestha, Secretary General, Press Club of India and several political and civil dignitaries from the North Eastern states.
The need for NE Support Centre & Helpline has arisen because of the phenomenal rise in the number of young people coming to the national Capital and other cities in this region in search of Higher education, Professional Training and Employment. The massive increase in the retail trade and new business offers an attractive opportunity to the hard working youth of the now Eight Sisters states. However, there are several issues that have also arisen. There have been instances of harassment at the work place, in the market place and in public transport systems. There is need for sensitizi1g the Police and the authorities to these issues. The victims need immediate assistance, legal aid and counseling. Above all, they need an immediate response. This is what the Support Centre and Helpline proposes to do with the assistance of volunteers, NGOs and the existing Student groups from this region
Obviously, the Support Centre and Helpline will also respond to emergencies affecting anyone else, includings youth and working women from other Tribal Communities.
Dr. John Dayal along with former Member of Parliament from Nagaland, Sangtam and Madhu Chandra, Regional Secretary of All India Christian Council, had met with Delhi Police Commissioner Y. S. Dadwal, IPS, in August this year and submitted a memorandum on the harassment of North East people living in Delhi.
SC ST Confederation Chief Dr. Udit Raj extended support to North East people and criticized the Police singling out the North east people in Delhi by seeking to define their dress modes and food preferences,
The NE Support Centre and Helpline can be reached at 9868184939, 9818314146, 9868157066, and 9810554901. Helpline can be contacted at nesupportcentre@e:mai1.com and information will be made available at www.nesupportcentre.blogspot.com. We are urging the MTNL and Mobile services to allot distinctive numbers to the Support Centre and Helpline.
NE Support Centre & Helpline is supported by All India Christian Council, All India Catholic Union, All India Confederation of SC/ST organizations, United Christian Action and North east Students' United Forum Delhi
Lansinglu Rongmei
President
Madhu Chandra
Media Secretary
North East Support Center and Helpline, New Delhi
North East Support Centre and HelplineBy sinlung on 16 September, 2007 05:56:24
http://www.sinlung.com/Announcements/936.htmlNorth East Support Centre and Helpline were initiated at a meeting at the New Delhi YMCA on September 5, 2007. It will be launched at a larger meeting of major North East and Tribal groups, perhaps on September 22, 2007. The exact date and venue will be informed later.
The concept of the Centre took shape at encounters that Dr. John Dayal, Member of the National Integration Council, Government of India, National President of the All India Catholic Union [founded 1919] and Secretary General of the All India Christian Council, had with youth, specially young women from the North Eastern States, including Sikkim, in various Malls, Coffee shops and Restaurants and in the major universities and colleges in New Delhi and neighbouring cities. They had many problems, but a major issue was sexual harassment at the workplace and the street, a sense of loneliness and the apathy of the police and other authorities.
A deeper study has shown the vulnerability of a newer generation of youthful workers and students from the North East. The smaller number of youth who came in the Seventies to Nineties were of educated persons coming for Graduate and postgraduate studies and for jobs in senior positions. The new generation of young people includes many who are not even school graduates. They live as paying guests, in informal hostel situations and in far flung areas where they are lonely with no traditional support structure.
Looking at the recent incidents of attempt rape in auto rickshaws and taxis, sexual harassment in Gurgaon Mall and rape in 2005, a need of a support centre and helpline has felt among many of the north easterners.
With this concern, Dr. Dayal along with Mr. Sangtam - Former Congress MP from Nagaland and Rev. Madhu Chandra - Regional Secretary of All India Christian Council and National Secretary of All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations --met Commissioner of the Delhi Police, Mr. YS Dadwal, IPS and briefed him and his officers on the harassment meted out to the north east young men and women.
The initial response to suggestions for a Support Centre has been very positive. SMS messages to Rev. Chandra show the range of support from officials, youngsters and students from north east India, studying and working in Delhi and NCR.
A Preliminary Meeting was called at YMCA Tourist Hostel, New Delhi on September 5, 2007 at 5:30 PM by Dr. John Dayal and Rev Chandra. Mr. Anil Chamadia - Dalit activist and Journalist, Rev. Letlal Haokip, Associate Pastor of Kuki Worship Service, Delhi; Mr. Ambika Hongsha, Secretary Paul Mission India, Ms. Lansinglu Rongmei, Supreme Court Lawyer and Legal Secretary of All India Christian Council, Dr. Achan Mungleng, Coordinator of Euro-Burma Office, Dr. Alana Golme, Analyst of National Commission of Education Research Training, participated.
An Ad hoc committee was setup with Ms. Lansinglu as President, Rev. Letlal as Secretary, Mr. Ambika Hongsha as Treasurer, Rev. Madhu Chandra & Anil Chamadia as Media Secretaries and Dr. John Dayal as a patron tougher with invitee patrons from among Members of Parliament and senior professionals from the North East. The present ad hoc committee with membership open for representation from all north eastern states will function as the core group. They have been authorised to get the North East Support Centre and Help Line registered with the government.The Aims and objectives of North East Support Centre and Helplines include providing proactive assistance to the North East India communities studying, working and living in Delhi and NCR. It will, of course, also help anyone who seeks assistance, particularly young Tribal women from Orissa, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.The new initiative was immediately extended full support by All India Catholic Union, United Christian Forum, All India Christian Council and All India Confederation of SC/ST Organizations.To meet the immediate need at the time of crisis, new initiative will setup the helpline network in different zonal of Delhi and NCR.North East Support CentreNew DelhiEmail:
nesupportcentre@gmail.comhttp://www.nesupportcentre.blogspot.com/9868184939
