Karnataka women’s commission chairperson emphasises Implementation of safety measures
Karnataka State Commission for Women Chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary has called for mandatory safety measures in workplaces to combat rising instances of harassment against women. During a training program on the POSH Act, she highlighted the importance of a safe environment for women to perform their duties effectively. The initiative aims to ensure that women are empowered to report any form of injustice or harassment they face at work.
- ▪Nagalakshmi Choudhary emphasized the need for safety measures in workplaces due to increasing harassment cases.
- ▪The 'She Box' system is intended for confidentially receiving complaints from women.
- ▪Women should not tolerate any form of harassment, and protecting their dignity is a societal responsibility.
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Karnataka State Commission for Women Chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary has emphasised that every institution should mandatorily implement safety measures in the wake of increase in instances of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and mental harassment against women at workplaces in recent times.Inaugurating a training and awareness programme on the Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act, organised by the Karnataka State Commission for Women and the Women and Child Development Department, in Dharwad on May 18, she said that the steps should be ensure that ‘She Box’ system meant for confidentially receiving complaints from women functioned effectively.“Women should be provided with a safe and respectful environment at workplaces.
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