Port Blair, Dec 05: The Directorate of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), A&N Islands, conducted an awareness program at the Directorate of Education Office yesterday on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
Ms. Anoushka Singh, Advocate and Resource Person from DLSA, delivered an insightful session on the key provisions of the POSH Act, emphasizing the importance of workplace safety and mechanisms to prevent harassment. She also explained the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, highlighting the rights of victims and the legal remedies available to them.
The staff of the Directorate of Education actively participated in the program, showcasing keen interest in understanding the laws and their practical application.
This initiative, organized as part of the campaign for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, aimed to promote awareness about women’s legal rights and the measures to protect them from violence and harassment.
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