Background  

Everybody knows that no idol/figure can be created to represent “peace”. Even if it can be created then it can be figure out only in women. The only reason behind it is the motherly nature of women. Mother destroys all of our sinful acts. So, who is having such tremendous power, she can only be the idol of “peace”. Today the overall situation of the whole world is horrible. In my opinion to overcome such horrible situation women should come forward with all of their power to save our society. To bring back peace in our society women have to accumulate their moral strength. I wish the women should carry out the responsibility of maintaining peace.
               -“Acharya Bonoba Vabe”

Empowering women socially, culturally and intellectually

Though we are representing women as the symbol of peace and power since the beginning of our civilization, but our social environment and activities are making a hindrance to the women who want to advance in their lives. Even after such hindrance and problems women are now showing their abilities and competing with the males in their lives. We know about many famous female writers, artists, scientists and professionals who are well established in their field. The IIMC Women Peace Council is formed with an aim that the empowerment of women should not be limited to the urban centers; it should extend to the rural villages as well. Women in the villages must fight for their right to establish themselves as social actors and prove themselves as competent. They must regain their self confidence in a non violent way and learn that they have the capacity to be leaders.

Responsabilities:

1. The members of the group will have daily meetings for two hours, five days in a week.
2. During the meeting the members will take an oath,  read and discuss newspapers, magazines, local problems or any other topic that is deemed appropriate for the Peace Council to talk about (as decided by the President).
3. At least once a week the members are responsible for making home visits in the community to educate the community about the Council and learn about the lives of other women in the village.
4. Members will have tea and snacks during the meeting.
5. At least once a month the women should organize a meeting with the villagers or sponsor a cultural programme for the community.
6. The members will try to solve any family problems or any other local issues.
7. All the members of each Peace Council will meet at the IIMC head office every six months for workshops and training.

Formation of the Council

1. Each council group will have 10 local village women
2. Each group will have one convener selected by the IIMC       and will have one president selected by the group  members.
3. The Convener will arrange the daily meetings and will  keep record of attendance of members and details of the  meeting.
4. After discussion with the other members the Convener will decide the activities to be carried out.
5. The Convener will remain in contact with the IIMC head  office.
6. The Convener will keep accurate reports of income and  expenditures of the group.
7. The President will conduct the daily meetings. In the absence of the President any other member will carry out her responsibility. In the absence of the Convener the President will act as the convener.
8. The Convener will receive Rupees Five Hundred, the President will receive Rupees Two Hundred, the Secretary will receive Rupees One Hundred and Fifty and all other members will receive Rupees One Hundred per month as honorarium.
9. Other than the core group any local women can join as an assistant member.
10.  Any women having an active participation in politics cannot be a member of the council; however, she can be an assistant member.

IIMC Women Peace Council: Our Purpose
Developing the fourth dimension: potential and capacity

1. To create and maintain peace in their own village and its surroundings
2. To create awareness that development is possible through non violent means
3. To educate communities that violence and conflict is harmful to our society
4. To make women self aware, self sufficient and learn to respect themselves in a confident manner
5. To teach people about their legal rights and responsibilities
6. To improve the social health of the community by encouraging co operation of the community.

The Oath taken by the Group

I will keep good relations with my fellow group members
If necessary I will stand by my family my relatives and my neighbors
I will resolve disputes in a non-violent manner
We will always work as a united force
We will make decisions as a group
We will follow the four principles of discipline, unity courage and labor
Men and women are equal
Dowryism and early marriages have a negative effect on our society
I will do no harm and I will not allow others to do harm
I will abide by the rules and regulations of the IIMC Women Peace Council
I am bound to abide by the decisions made by the IIMC

Different Working Branches of I.I.M.C Women Peace Council

I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Prasadpur
I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Hogolkuria
I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Chakberia
I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Challapara
I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Dhaki
I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Hatgacha
I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Moulihati
I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Saheberabad
I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Shalpukur
I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Devipur
I.I.M.C. Women Peace Council – Sk. Para