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POSH – The Mechanism of Addressing Sexual Harassment
In today’s ever-changing work landscape, the top priority is creating a secure and respectful environment. Addressing sexual harassment requires a multifaceted response that goes beyond just recognizing the issue. This article explores the essential mechanics that are crucial for prevention and resolution. By shedding light on these aspects, we unveil a holistic approach guided by laws and…
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Bhanwari Devi- The Woman Power behind Vishaka Guidelines
“When a society fails to harness the energy and creativity, respect and dignify its women, they are at a loss of its own, juggling between the patriarchies”. Women consist of a majority of the population and now are seen working in every sector. Earlier, specific jobs and areas were considered for men alone, and no…
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Unite and Empower: I’m Safe Freedom Run – Steps Towards a Brighter Tomorrow
A Sunrise of Hope and Determination A sun-kissed morning painted with hues of hope and determination, a sea of eager faces, united by a shared vision. The Freedom Run Marathon unfolded with an air of anticipation and excitement, an event brimming with unity and empowerment. Our CEO, Mr. Giftson Selladurai, kicked off the proceedings by…
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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…
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Building Awareness: Unveiling the Hidden Realities of Modern Slavery
“We worked day and night. We hardly got time to rest. We worked hard to earn peanuts and our treatment was worsening day by day. Every night we were raped by the owner’s husband and he threw us a thrash. It was a jail for women like me, where we work, and we work all…
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7 Tips to Foster Organizational Recognition by Enhancing Workplace Safety for Female Employees
“Men and Women have roles- Their roles are different, but their rights are equal”. And with the same note, it is very important to treat women with dignity and respect because we deserve the same as men. Workplace safety is and was always an unsolved issue, debated across the globe at all times. However, the…
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Gender Equality Issues faced by Women
When a woman shops online or from a shop at the mall, she is likely to pay more for a product, unlike men. And sometimes, the extra might even go up to 50%. And that’s the price we are paying for being a woman. For the majority of women, this point doesn’t exist as we…
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Social Activist Mrs. Smarin Moumita’s Fight for Women’s Safety
Mrs. Smarin Moumita Khati is a social entrepreneur working for the freedom and dignity of human trafficking survivors, particularly women and girls in North Bengal, India. She recently addressed the audience at the I’m Safe Women’s Safety app launch, in which she shared her heart’s cry and some harrowing statistics about the situation for women…
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Why we are Conducting a Blood Donation Camp?
When it comes organisation a public event for a social cause there are a dozen of good options. You can organise a marathon or a cycle rally to raise money for charity, host a party or a concert but what about blood donation? Why is giving blood donation so important? “Blood donation is a great…
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Rape and Abuse Prevention: Can Safety Apps Help Parents?
Women have long been victims of gang violence and rape. In recent years, however, there has been an increase in the number of young girls who are being gang-raped. “This is a disturbing trend that must be stopped.” Recently, a 14-year-old girl from Hyderabad, India was gang-raped while on her way back home after visiting…
