On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Nari Mancha of Sonitpur District organised a com- munity meeting on 9th March, 2018 in collaboration with The East a Non-Governmental Organi- sation and Action Aid at Dhankhuna, Missamari. Sonali Boro, Research Assistant, of the Centre was invited to deliver a talk on gender discrimination and women empowerment. Self-help group members, activists, child protection officers, male members of the community were also present at the meeting.