New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi on Friday inaugurated the National Commission for Women’s (NCW) two-day programme on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, underscoring that dignified workplaces is the key to women-led development. The Union Minister emphasised that every woman has the right to work with dignity and without fear, and that creating a safe work environment is a shared responsibility of governments, employers and insti…
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Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) In a significant move to tackle emerging patterns of workplace harassment, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced in the Legislative Council that the state government will form a joint legislative committee of women lawmakers from both the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council to review existing laws and safety guidelines for corporate working environments, especially for women. The panel will evaluate current legal frameworks, look into…
Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Monday said the media is not merely a tool for disseminating information but a powerful force that shapes societal mindsets, and must therefore exercise special sensitivity, responsibility, and accuracy while handling subjects related to women.She was speaking at the inauguration of a one-day workshop titled “Women, Media, and Technology”, organised jointly by the National Commission for Women and the Dire…