Kannauj, July 10 (IANS) National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Friday inspected the Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSC) and led a Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) training programme in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district, said an official. While addressing participants at the POSH training programme, Rahatkar said that the empowerment of women is possible only when every workplace is safe, respectful, and provides equal opportunities.She emphasised the formation of competent a…
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New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) In a significant step towards strengthening workplace safety and safeguarding the dignity of women, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories, calling for the immediate and effective implementation of comprehensive measures under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act). The advisory aims to ensure that every workplace whether in the government,…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi will lead discussions on the creation of safe, dignified and harassment-free workplaces for women across sectors at a national conference beginning here on Saturday.At the ‘National Conference on Safety of Women at Workplace (SHe-Box)’, being organised by the Ministry, Minister Annpurna Devi will administer a National Workplace Safety Pledge, according to an official statement.An international roundtable wi…