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How Can Women Be Safe?
It seems that almost every day, we’re bombarded with news of women facing sexual harassment, assaults, and even worse crimes. Since we hear about these incidents every day, we often overlook their significance and various aspects. However, we tend to ignore the fact that anyone, including ourselves, could become a victim of such attacks. Feeling…
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A Guide to Terms and Concepts in the Context of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH)
Introduction In today’s world, creating a safe and respectful workplace environment is of utmost importance. One essential piece of legislation that aims to address this issue is the Sexual Harassment of Women in the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act 2013, commonly known as the PoSH Act. This act is a significant step towards preventing…
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Augmenting PoSH Laws With New Technologies
The PoSH Act or the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act came into force in 2013. The objective of the act is to, quite simply, prevent any form of sexual harassment from occurring in the workplace. The Act came into being thanks to the struggles a woman faced in the informal sector. The Vishaka guidelines that…
