Internal committees should function effectively to redress complaints of sexual harassment, says Karnataka Women Commission chairperson
The chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Women emphasized the need for effective internal committees to address sexual harassment complaints in workplaces. She highlighted the requirement for every workplace with over ten employees to establish such committees under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act. Additionally, she called for improved facilities for women at the Malpe fishing harbour and better responsiveness from local police regarding women's complaints.
- ▪Nagalakshmi Choudhary stressed the importance of internal committees for addressing sexual harassment complaints.
- ▪There are 789 internal committees needed in Udupi district, but only 346 are currently listed online.
- ▪Choudhary urged for better maintenance of women's washrooms and fair wages for women at the Malpe fishing harbour.
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Internal committees in organisations where women are working should introduce a proper system for women to file complaints which should be redressed properly, chairperson of Karnataka State Commission for Women Nagalakshmi Choudhary said in Udupi on Tuesday.During a review meeting at the office of the Udupi Deputy Commissioner in Udupi, Ms. Choudhary said as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, every workplace, where more than 10 people work, should have an internal committee to hear complaints of sexual harassment.There are 345 government offices and 444 private firms in Udupi district, and hence a total of 789 internal committees should be set up.
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