AFSPA to be discussed at the UN
AFSPA likely to be discussed at UN meet
The Imphal Free Press
IMPHAL, Jan 10: The AFSPA issue is likely to take centre stage during discussions at the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women which is convening its 37th session from January 15 to February 2, 2007.
During the 19 day long session to be held at the UN General Headquarters at New York, USA, the Committee will discuss responses to the list of issues and questions for consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of India submitted to the UN Committee.
This is as per information provided to IFP by the Imphal based Human Rights Alert.
A statement of the HRA said the UN Committee asked India government on how Security Council Resolution 1325 is being implemented in the country and how gender perspectives are being mainstreamed in military operations in `disturbed area` and conflict areas.
The Committee also sought details on the gender-sensitization training given to armed forces operating in conflict areas.
In its concluding comments, the Committee recommended review of the prevention of terrorism legislation and the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and asked government of India whether the review was conducted and if so actions taken to implement recommendations of the review.
Apart from that the UN Committee had also sought details of military personnel prosecuted under the Army Act.
In its second and third periodic report submitted to the UN Committee, India`s report said there is no `armed conflict` within the territory of India and hence the Security Council Resolution 1325 relating to Women in armed conflict in not applicable to India.
A copy of India`s response to the comment of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women is with the IFP.
The report says that Indian Army has excellent track record of protecting human rights, and is particularly sensitive to the rights of women and children, while carrying out its duties.
With regard to the mainstreaming of gender perspective in `disturbed areas`, India`s report said systematic education, training and sensitization in human rights are done in all ranks of Indian Army both during pre-commission and post-commission training.
Adequate emphasis on gender sensitization, constitutional rights and importance of human rights is placed on all important training schools and counter terrorism/counter insurgency courses, report claimed and mentioned various actions taken up by Indian Armed forces in this regard.
As regards quantification, during the preinduction training period of four weeks about 10 percent of the time is devoted to gender sensitization aspects, the report says. Gender sensitization aspects are covered under different training modules covering important provisions of constitution, salient aspects of law, including the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and human rights, it added.
With regard to UN Committee`s comment to review the prevention of terrorism act and the AFSPA, India`s report mentioned that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) has been abolished in September, 2004 while the Justice Jeevan Reddy Commission constituted in November, 2004 to review the AFSPA, have submitted its recommendations to the government.
The report further said every allegation of sexual abuse or exploitation is rigorously enquired into and where every misconduct or crime against women are established, immediate and exemplary punishment is meted out, as per the law.
A total of 33 complaints dealing with misconduct or crimes against women were received against Indian Armed forces during the past three years, including 17 cases in 2004, nine cases in 2005 and eight cases in 2006, the report mentioned and claimed that rigorous imprisonment and dismissal from service have been awarded to those found guilty in the line with the gravity of the offence committed.
IMPHAL, Jan 10: The AFSPA issue is likely to take centre stage during discussions at the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women which is convening its 37th session from January 15 to February 2, 2007.
During the 19 day long session to be held at the UN General Headquarters at New York, USA, the Committee will discuss responses to the list of issues and questions for consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of India submitted to the UN Committee.
This is as per information provided to IFP by the Imphal based Human Rights Alert.
A statement of the HRA said the UN Committee asked India government on how Security Council Resolution 1325 is being implemented in the country and how gender perspectives are being mainstreamed in military operations in `disturbed area` and conflict areas.
The Committee also sought details on the gender-sensitization training given to armed forces operating in conflict areas.
In its concluding comments, the Committee recommended review of the prevention of terrorism legislation and the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and asked government of India whether the review was conducted and if so actions taken to implement recommendations of the review.
Apart from that the UN Committee had also sought details of military personnel prosecuted under the Army Act.
In its second and third periodic report submitted to the UN Committee, India`s report said there is no `armed conflict` within the territory of India and hence the Security Council Resolution 1325 relating to Women in armed conflict in not applicable to India.
A copy of India`s response to the comment of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women is with the IFP.
The report says that Indian Army has excellent track record of protecting human rights, and is particularly sensitive to the rights of women and children, while carrying out its duties.
With regard to the mainstreaming of gender perspective in `disturbed areas`, India`s report said systematic education, training and sensitization in human rights are done in all ranks of Indian Army both during pre-commission and post-commission training.
Adequate emphasis on gender sensitization, constitutional rights and importance of human rights is placed on all important training schools and counter terrorism/counter insurgency courses, report claimed and mentioned various actions taken up by Indian Armed forces in this regard.
As regards quantification, during the preinduction training period of four weeks about 10 percent of the time is devoted to gender sensitization aspects, the report says. Gender sensitization aspects are covered under different training modules covering important provisions of constitution, salient aspects of law, including the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and human rights, it added.
With regard to UN Committee`s comment to review the prevention of terrorism act and the AFSPA, India`s report mentioned that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) has been abolished in September, 2004 while the Justice Jeevan Reddy Commission constituted in November, 2004 to review the AFSPA, have submitted its recommendations to the government.
The report further said every allegation of sexual abuse or exploitation is rigorously enquired into and where every misconduct or crime against women are established, immediate and exemplary punishment is meted out, as per the law.
A total of 33 complaints dealing with misconduct or crimes against women were received against Indian Armed forces during the past three years, including 17 cases in 2004, nine cases in 2005 and eight cases in 2006, the report mentioned and claimed that rigorous imprisonment and dismissal from service have been awarded to those found guilty in the line with the gravity of the offence committed.
The Imphal Free Press
IMPHAL, Jan 10: The AFSPA issue is likely to take centre stage during discussions at the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women which is convening its 37th session from January 15 to February 2, 2007.
During the 19 day long session to be held at the UN General Headquarters at New York, USA, the Committee will discuss responses to the list of issues and questions for consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of India submitted to the UN Committee.
This is as per information provided to IFP by the Imphal based Human Rights Alert.
A statement of the HRA said the UN Committee asked India government on how Security Council Resolution 1325 is being implemented in the country and how gender perspectives are being mainstreamed in military operations in `disturbed area` and conflict areas.
The Committee also sought details on the gender-sensitization training given to armed forces operating in conflict areas.
In its concluding comments, the Committee recommended review of the prevention of terrorism legislation and the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and asked government of India whether the review was conducted and if so actions taken to implement recommendations of the review.
Apart from that the UN Committee had also sought details of military personnel prosecuted under the Army Act.
In its second and third periodic report submitted to the UN Committee, India`s report said there is no `armed conflict` within the territory of India and hence the Security Council Resolution 1325 relating to Women in armed conflict in not applicable to India.
A copy of India`s response to the comment of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women is with the IFP.
The report says that Indian Army has excellent track record of protecting human rights, and is particularly sensitive to the rights of women and children, while carrying out its duties.
With regard to the mainstreaming of gender perspective in `disturbed areas`, India`s report said systematic education, training and sensitization in human rights are done in all ranks of Indian Army both during pre-commission and post-commission training.
Adequate emphasis on gender sensitization, constitutional rights and importance of human rights is placed on all important training schools and counter terrorism/counter insurgency courses, report claimed and mentioned various actions taken up by Indian Armed forces in this regard.
As regards quantification, during the preinduction training period of four weeks about 10 percent of the time is devoted to gender sensitization aspects, the report says. Gender sensitization aspects are covered under different training modules covering important provisions of constitution, salient aspects of law, including the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and human rights, it added.
With regard to UN Committee`s comment to review the prevention of terrorism act and the AFSPA, India`s report mentioned that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) has been abolished in September, 2004 while the Justice Jeevan Reddy Commission constituted in November, 2004 to review the AFSPA, have submitted its recommendations to the government.
The report further said every allegation of sexual abuse or exploitation is rigorously enquired into and where every misconduct or crime against women are established, immediate and exemplary punishment is meted out, as per the law.
A total of 33 complaints dealing with misconduct or crimes against women were received against Indian Armed forces during the past three years, including 17 cases in 2004, nine cases in 2005 and eight cases in 2006, the report mentioned and claimed that rigorous imprisonment and dismissal from service have been awarded to those found guilty in the line with the gravity of the offence committed.
IMPHAL, Jan 10: The AFSPA issue is likely to take centre stage during discussions at the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women which is convening its 37th session from January 15 to February 2, 2007.
During the 19 day long session to be held at the UN General Headquarters at New York, USA, the Committee will discuss responses to the list of issues and questions for consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of India submitted to the UN Committee.
This is as per information provided to IFP by the Imphal based Human Rights Alert.
A statement of the HRA said the UN Committee asked India government on how Security Council Resolution 1325 is being implemented in the country and how gender perspectives are being mainstreamed in military operations in `disturbed area` and conflict areas.
The Committee also sought details on the gender-sensitization training given to armed forces operating in conflict areas.
In its concluding comments, the Committee recommended review of the prevention of terrorism legislation and the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and asked government of India whether the review was conducted and if so actions taken to implement recommendations of the review.
Apart from that the UN Committee had also sought details of military personnel prosecuted under the Army Act.
In its second and third periodic report submitted to the UN Committee, India`s report said there is no `armed conflict` within the territory of India and hence the Security Council Resolution 1325 relating to Women in armed conflict in not applicable to India.
A copy of India`s response to the comment of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women is with the IFP.
The report says that Indian Army has excellent track record of protecting human rights, and is particularly sensitive to the rights of women and children, while carrying out its duties.
With regard to the mainstreaming of gender perspective in `disturbed areas`, India`s report said systematic education, training and sensitization in human rights are done in all ranks of Indian Army both during pre-commission and post-commission training.
Adequate emphasis on gender sensitization, constitutional rights and importance of human rights is placed on all important training schools and counter terrorism/counter insurgency courses, report claimed and mentioned various actions taken up by Indian Armed forces in this regard.
As regards quantification, during the preinduction training period of four weeks about 10 percent of the time is devoted to gender sensitization aspects, the report says. Gender sensitization aspects are covered under different training modules covering important provisions of constitution, salient aspects of law, including the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and human rights, it added.
With regard to UN Committee`s comment to review the prevention of terrorism act and the AFSPA, India`s report mentioned that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) has been abolished in September, 2004 while the Justice Jeevan Reddy Commission constituted in November, 2004 to review the AFSPA, have submitted its recommendations to the government.
The report further said every allegation of sexual abuse or exploitation is rigorously enquired into and where every misconduct or crime against women are established, immediate and exemplary punishment is meted out, as per the law.
A total of 33 complaints dealing with misconduct or crimes against women were received against Indian Armed forces during the past three years, including 17 cases in 2004, nine cases in 2005 and eight cases in 2006, the report mentioned and claimed that rigorous imprisonment and dismissal from service have been awarded to those found guilty in the line with the gravity of the offence committed.
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