THE JOURNEY OF IROM SHARMILA AND MEIRA PAIBEE MOVEMENT Introduction 1 Historical Background of Manipur 1.2 The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 1.2.1 The Special Features of the Armed Forces of Special Powers Act 1.2.2 The Different Armed Forces in the State of Manipur 1.3 Human Rights Violations 1.4 Iron Woman, Irom Sharmila 1.4.1 Her Early life 1.4.2 The Constant Struggle 1.5 Women, the Trend Setter of History 1.5.1 The Meira Paibee Movement 1.5.2 The Contributions of Meira Paibee Movement 1.5.3 The Death of Tangjam Manorama Conclusion Bibliography THE JOURNEY OF IROM SHARMILA AND MEIRA PAIBEE MOVEMENT Introduction “Is Armed Forces Special Powers Act really an Act? How could one human oppress another in this manner and how could you call it justice through law.” [1] - Irom Sharmila There is an unknow