The Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) is gravely concerned by the level of gender-related violence seen in the state since the start of the year.
Meghalaya has seen a series of femicide and other cases of violence towards women in different districts over the first six months of 2025. “It is a disturbing pattern reflecting the loss of respect for human life in our society and in the safety of both public and private space for our women and children,” MSCW Chairperson Iamon Syiem said in a release today.
The Women’s Commission has noted what it describes as a “pattern of aggression, anger and threats” in the cases that have come to the body’s attention. “We note with great concern the level of fear and insecurity that is evident in cases of domestic violence at home and sexual harassment at the workplace,” Syiem said while adding that the MSCW unequivocally condemns these brutal acts of violence against women and of young children.
The commission appealed to every citizen and persons in authority to be vigilant and intervene and report against any indication of threat of violence that occurs in neighbourhoods or places of work. “Our mission is to actively move towards zero tolerance for any kind of gender-based violence and violence against women and children (both boys and girls),” the Chairperson added.
She also called on the media to be more mindful in reporting cases of violence against women and children. “Media is a powerful tool of communication and therefore we request you to be mindful of the content being uploaded online and to please report obscene videos or content to the authorities. We appeal to the public to also refrain from obscene comments but to instead report such content/material to the Commission or your local authorities.”
