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National commission for women 20 tireless years of women empowerment by vvr...VVR IAS Exam Preparation
The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in 1992 as the apex national organization in India to safeguard women's rights. It has a chairperson, member secretary, and five non-official members divided among four cells: Complaint & Investigation, Legal, NRI, and Research & Study. Over the past 20 years, NCW has worked to empower women and achieve gender equality through various policy reforms and legal amendments, such as implementing the Domestic Violence Act of 2005 and proposed amendments regarding maintenance under criminal procedure code section 125.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in 1992 as a statutory body to review laws and policies regarding women's rights and safety in India. The NCW investigates issues related to women's rights violations, examines legal safeguards for women, and recommends strategies to improve women's conditions. It handles complaints, takes up cases of violations, and conducts research and outreach programs to promote women's participation and advancement. The NCW advises government agencies and evaluates programs regarding women's development.
The National Commission for Women was established in 1992 under the National Commission Act of 1990. It was created to review constitutional safeguards for women and recommend legislative measures to protect women's rights. The Commission investigates matters relating to women's rights, examines existing safeguards, takes up cases of rights violations, and advises the government on policies affecting women. It is composed of a Chairperson and five members appointed by the central government.
National commission for women ppt by Aman Aroraamanarora204
The National Commission for Women was established in 1992 to review constitutional safeguards for women in India and advise the government on women's issues. It works to promote women's development and rights by formulating policies, reviewing laws and ensuring their effective implementation. The Commission investigates issues related to women's rights violations and makes recommendations to address challenges women face. It is composed of a Chairperson, Member Secretary and five members nominated by the central government, and has powers of a civil court.
The National Commission for Minorities was established in 1992 to evaluate the progress of minority development, observe safeguards for minorities in the Constitution and laws, and make recommendations to protect minority interests. It consists of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and five members from minority communities. The Commission monitors issues related to socio-economic and educational development of minorities and handles specific complaints regarding deprivation of their rights and safeguards. Its role is to protect the constitutional and legal rights of minorities in India.
This document discusses vulnerable groups under international human rights law, focusing on women. It outlines the key international agreements and conventions related to women's rights, including the UN Charter, CEDAW, and conferences like those in Mexico City, Copenhagen, Nairobi, and Beijing. CEDAW seeks to eliminate discrimination against women and defines discrimination. It addresses issues like education, employment, health care, economic rights, and equality before the law. State parties report to the CEDAW committee, which monitors implementation. The optional protocol allows individuals to bring complaints. The document also briefly discusses the status of women in India.
This document provides information on the constitutional mechanisms for implementing international human rights law in India, including the Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 which established the National Human Rights Commission of India and State Human Rights Commissions. It discusses the composition, functions, and powers of these commissions. Key points include that the National Human Rights Commission is tasked with protecting rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity as defined in the constitution and international covenants. It can inquire into human rights violations, recommend compensation, and submit reports to central and state governments. Similar State Human Rights Commissions were also established to focus on subjects in the State and Concurrent lists.
presentation on Indian constitution and womwn empowermentmumthazmaharoof
This document discusses women empowerment in India. It begins by defining women empowerment as giving women the power to decide their own lives and find their rightful place in society. It then lists some reasons for the need of women empowerment, such as gender discrimination, lack of women's education, and practices like female infanticide and dowry system. The document goes on to discuss how the Indian Constitution supports women empowerment through fundamental rights like right to equality and equal opportunity, as well as directive principles and fundamental duties. It concludes by outlining several important laws that have been enacted in India to promote women empowerment and protect women's rights.
National commission for women 20 tireless years of women empowerment by vvr...VVR IAS Exam Preparation
The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in 1992 as the apex national organization in India to safeguard women's rights. It has a chairperson, member secretary, and five non-official members divided among four cells: Complaint & Investigation, Legal, NRI, and Research & Study. Over the past 20 years, NCW has worked to empower women and achieve gender equality through various policy reforms and legal amendments, such as implementing the Domestic Violence Act of 2005 and proposed amendments regarding maintenance under criminal procedure code section 125.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) was established in 1992 as a statutory body to review laws and policies regarding women's rights and safety in India. The NCW investigates issues related to women's rights violations, examines legal safeguards for women, and recommends strategies to improve women's conditions. It handles complaints, takes up cases of violations, and conducts research and outreach programs to promote women's participation and advancement. The NCW advises government agencies and evaluates programs regarding women's development.
The National Commission for Women was established in 1992 under the National Commission Act of 1990. It was created to review constitutional safeguards for women and recommend legislative measures to protect women's rights. The Commission investigates matters relating to women's rights, examines existing safeguards, takes up cases of rights violations, and advises the government on policies affecting women. It is composed of a Chairperson and five members appointed by the central government.
National commission for women ppt by Aman Aroraamanarora204
The National Commission for Women was established in 1992 to review constitutional safeguards for women in India and advise the government on women's issues. It works to promote women's development and rights by formulating policies, reviewing laws and ensuring their effective implementation. The Commission investigates issues related to women's rights violations and makes recommendations to address challenges women face. It is composed of a Chairperson, Member Secretary and five members nominated by the central government, and has powers of a civil court.
The National Commission for Minorities was established in 1992 to evaluate the progress of minority development, observe safeguards for minorities in the Constitution and laws, and make recommendations to protect minority interests. It consists of a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and five members from minority communities. The Commission monitors issues related to socio-economic and educational development of minorities and handles specific complaints regarding deprivation of their rights and safeguards. Its role is to protect the constitutional and legal rights of minorities in India.
This document discusses vulnerable groups under international human rights law, focusing on women. It outlines the key international agreements and conventions related to women's rights, including the UN Charter, CEDAW, and conferences like those in Mexico City, Copenhagen, Nairobi, and Beijing. CEDAW seeks to eliminate discrimination against women and defines discrimination. It addresses issues like education, employment, health care, economic rights, and equality before the law. State parties report to the CEDAW committee, which monitors implementation. The optional protocol allows individuals to bring complaints. The document also briefly discusses the status of women in India.
This document provides information on the constitutional mechanisms for implementing international human rights law in India, including the Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 which established the National Human Rights Commission of India and State Human Rights Commissions. It discusses the composition, functions, and powers of these commissions. Key points include that the National Human Rights Commission is tasked with protecting rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity as defined in the constitution and international covenants. It can inquire into human rights violations, recommend compensation, and submit reports to central and state governments. Similar State Human Rights Commissions were also established to focus on subjects in the State and Concurrent lists.
presentation on Indian constitution and womwn empowermentmumthazmaharoof
This document discusses women empowerment in India. It begins by defining women empowerment as giving women the power to decide their own lives and find their rightful place in society. It then lists some reasons for the need of women empowerment, such as gender discrimination, lack of women's education, and practices like female infanticide and dowry system. The document goes on to discuss how the Indian Constitution supports women empowerment through fundamental rights like right to equality and equal opportunity, as well as directive principles and fundamental duties. It concludes by outlining several important laws that have been enacted in India to promote women empowerment and protect women's rights.
National commission for SCs and National commission for STsRupali Bansal
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes were established to protect the rights of SCs and STs in India. Originally, the Constitution provided for a Special Officer for SCs and STs called the Commissioner. However, the 89th Amendment separated these into two independent commissions - the National Commission for Scheduled Castes under Article 338 and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes under Article 338-A. Both commissions have 5 members including a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson appointed by the President of India. Their functions include investigating matters related to SCs and STs, inquiring into specific complaints, participating in development planning, and recommending effective implementation of constitutional safeguards.
Empowerment of women and Legal Provision
Dr. Vibhuti Patel,
Director, PGSR & Professor & Head,
Department of Economics, SNDT Women’s University,
Churchgate, Mumbai-400020.
E-mail- vibhuti.np@gmail.com Phone-91-022-26770227, mobile-9321040048
The constitutional guarantees for empowerment of women
The constitutional guarantees for empowerment of women are as follows:
Fundamental Rights ensure empowerment of women thro’
Article 14- equal rights and opportunities for men and women in the political, economic and social sphere
Article 15- prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, caste etc
Article 15(3)- empowers the State to take affirmative measures for women
Article 16- provides for equality of opportunities in the matter of public appointments
The directive Principals ensure empowerment of women thro’
• Article 39- enjoins the state to provide an
– adequate means of livelihood to men and women and
– Equal pay for equal work
– Article 42- State to ensure the provision for just and humane condition of work and maternity relief.
• Fundamental duties
• Article 51v (A) (e) - fundamental duty on every citizen to renounce the practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
• Financial Accountability
• Article 151- reports relating to the accounts of the Union and states to be prepared and placed before the Parliament and State legislatures respectively.
Articulation of the demands and alternatives suggested by the women’s movement constantly refer to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India such as
Article 14- equal rights and opportunities for men and women in the political, economic and social sphere
Article 15- prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, caste etc
Article 15(3) that empowers the State to take affirmative measures for women
Article 16 that provides for equality of opportunities in the matter of public appointments
When the government of India signed the UN charter on Equality, Development and Peace in 1975, the process of gender audit in the governance got an official stamp. In 1976, the Equal Remuneration Act was enacted to provide equal opportunities, equal treatment and equal wages for work of similar nature. NGOs have been consistently doing public scrutiny of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and specific provisions for women in general labour laws, The Factories Act, 1948 – Section 34 provides that the State government can lay down rules prescribing weights that may be carried by men and women, The Contract Labour (Abolition and Regulation) Act and Rules- that separate provision of utilities for women and fixed working hours.
Though these laws have proper implementation mechanisms, there is no provision for monitoring the effect of these laws on women. Allowance for special provisions for women have often proven to be detrimental to their employment opportunities. Participation of workingwomen in the decision-making processes in the industrial and agrarian relations is abysmally low. Women’s access to legal service largely remains inadequate in spite of the legal service Act, 1987.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is an autonomous body established in 1993 to protect human rights and provide remedies for human rights violations. It consists of a chief justice and other judicial and government appointees and has the powers of a civil court to investigate human rights complaints. The NHRC works on issues related to civil and political rights as well as economic, social rights and focuses on areas like custodial deaths, torture, and rights of vulnerable groups. It can initiate investigations, intervene in court cases, review laws and policies, and conduct research to promote human rights in India.
The document discusses human rights issues in India. It provides an overview of the complex human rights situation in India due to its large size and diversity. It notes that Dalits have faced substantial discrimination. It also establishes the National Human Rights Commission of India in 1993 to protect and promote human rights, giving it powers like a civil court to conduct investigations and make recommendations.
National Human Rights Commission was established under Protection of Human Rights Act,1993 to promote and protect the human rights provided under the constitution of India and various international conventions and UN.
The document discusses several statutory and non-statutory bodies in India including their roles and leadership structures. It provides details on bodies such as the Election Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation, Reserve Bank of India, National Commission for Minorities, Law Commission, and National Human Rights Commission. For each it lists the relevant chief positions and sometimes tenure dates of past leaders.
Women workers and their rights provided by the Government of India. This presentation will be helpful for students as well as teachers who are taking a step further to educate themselves. This ppt includes definition of rights, organizations spreading awareness about rights of women, legal framework of women workers and who are considered to be a women worker. I hope this has cleared your doubts and further clarification, please help yourself and do research. Have a great life ahead :)
NHRC Handbook in English
Published by Human Rights Law Network(HRLN), a division of Socio Legal Information Centre(SLIC). For more details about our works, visit us at http://hrln.org
Report on National_Human_Rights_CommissionAvinash Rajput
The document provides information about the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC), including its constitution, organization structure, functions and powers. Some key details:
- The NHRC was established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act to protect and promote human rights in India.
- It has a chairperson and members appointed by the president of India.
- It is divided into divisions that handle administration, public relations, research, training, investigations and law.
- The NHRC has powers to inquire into human rights complaints, recommend compensation, intervene in court cases, and make recommendations to improve human rights protections in India.
The National Council for Women, is the highest specialized national machinery for the advancement of women in Egypt.
Entrusted with:
- planning for the advancement of women,
- following up on the plans’ implementation,
- proposing policies for women’s development and empowerment,
- enabling them to play their essential role in society,
- integrating their efforts into national comprehensive development programs.
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Website: http://ncw.gov.eg/ar
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ncwegyptpage/
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The document discusses the landmark Vishakha case in India regarding sexual harassment. It summarizes that in 1992, a woman named Bhanwari Devi was gang raped after trying to prevent a child marriage. This sparked nationwide protests and a Supreme Court case that resulted in guidelines in 1997 defining sexual harassment and establishing protocols for complaints and penalties. The guidelines addressed verbal, non-verbal, physical and visual forms of harassment and helped pave the way for stronger sexual harassment laws in India.
The Commission on Human Rights is an independent government body established by the Philippine Constitution to investigate all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights. It is composed of a Chairperson and four commissioners, the majority of whom must be lawyers. President Benigno Aquino III appointed Etta Rosales to serve as Chairperson. The Commission's powers and functions include investigating human rights complaints, adopting operational guidelines, providing legal protection and aid to victims of human rights violations, monitoring the government's compliance with international treaties, and performing other duties as mandated by law.
The document provides guidance on standardizing the process of monitoring and reporting human rights violations in Bangladesh. It outlines the key objectives as defining basic human rights concepts and terms, and establishing a standard procedure for conducting ground monitoring and reporting violations.
The standard procedure is divided into four sections - defining key terms, analyzing the context, conducting ground monitoring, and reporting violations. It provides guidelines on impartiality, accuracy, safety, gender sensitivity and participation. The document aims to help human rights organizations systematically gather reliable information on violations to protect rights in accordance with domestic and international law.
The National Human Right Commission Bangladesh 2009Naim Ahmed
The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh is an independent national institution that promotes and protects human rights. It was reconstituted in 2009 to advocate for human rights in accordance with Bangladesh's constitution and international treaties. The NHRC investigates human rights violations, provides access to justice, promotes human rights education, and monitors Bangladesh's implementation of international treaties. It can inquire into complaints, provide legal aid, recommend policies to the government, and settle disputes through mediation. Since being established, the NHRC has conducted research, raised awareness of human rights, and worked to improve compliance of Bangladesh's laws with international standards.
This document is a shadow report from Nepal that summarizes key issues related to women's rights and the implementation of CEDAW. It was prepared by over 100 NGOs/CBOs from Nepal's seven provinces. The report finds that while Nepal has strong laws and commitments to human rights and CEDAW, implementation remains weak. It highlights ongoing issues of violence against women and girls, challenges faced by female migrant workers, threats against women human rights defenders, online gender-based violence, and women's health concerns. The report provides analysis and data on each issue and offers recommendations to strengthen enforcement of laws and policies, increase resources for support services, challenge harmful social practices, and ensure women's equal rights and protections are upheld
In accordance with Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Final) (1)Arjun Asthana
The document summarizes the key aspects of establishing Internal Complaints Committees and Local Complaints Committees according to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in India. It outlines that every employer must constitute an Internal Complaints Committee to address sexual harassment complaints. It describes the committee's composition and procedures for filing complaints, conducting inquiries, and settling matters through conciliation. For workplaces with fewer than 10 employees or complaints against the employer, complaints can be filed with the Local Complaints Committee constituted at the district level.
A Critical Analyses of the Constitutional Provisions for the Welfare and Deve...inventionjournals
The Constitution of India guaranteed different provisions for socio -economic and political development of all sections of people by enjoying all their potential and rights as a citizen. There is no distinction or difference among the people of the country in terms of law under the Constitution in India. But how far these provisions of the constitution are implemented or in what way these provisions are enjoying by the Indian citizen or what are the factors that disturbed to the fulfillment of these provisions etc are the questions that need to be studied in an academic way and that will have to transmit to the civil populac. This small paper is a humble attempt to discuss about the policies and programmes of the Government of India for the welfare and development of women, and the real position of women, who are facing different problems in the name of different customs, cultures, traditions etc.
Scheduled caste and scheduled tribe (prevention of atrocities)act,1989Suresh Murugan
The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 was enacted by the Indian Parliament to prevent atrocities against scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. The objectives of the Act are to deliver justice and enable SC/ST communities to live with dignity, without fear or suppression. Atrocity is defined in the Act as an offense punishable under sections 3(1) and 3(2), specifically referring to crimes against SCs and STs. The Act also provides for special courts in each district to try cases and mandates that judges be sensitive to SC/ST issues. Compensation is meant to help victims back on their feet after often being collectively punished for daring to act independently. However
Cracking the Whip Against Sexual Harassment at Workplacesfemme LIBERA
The Indian government is strictly enforcing the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act from 2013. Employers who do not properly implement the law, including establishing internal committees to handle complaints, face fines up to 50,000 rupees. The law aims to create safe and harassment-free work environments for women, who make up about a quarter of India's workforce. Proper implementation requires clear anti-harassment policies, unbiased internal complaint committees that handle issues sensitively and ensure no retaliation against complainants, as well as regular employee training on respect and unacceptable conduct.
This document discusses sexual harassment of women in the workplace in India. It begins by outlining the objectives of presenting on this topic, which are to examine the severity of the problem, flaws in the current system, and possible solutions. It then reviews relevant laws in India related to sexual harassment and women's rights, including provisions in the Constitution, the Indian Penal Code, Vishakha Guidelines, and the Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill of 2010. The document concludes by noting that a lack of political will and failure of democratic institutions have hindered resolving this issue, and that comprehensive enforcement of protections laws combined with societal attitude changes are needed to adequately address the problem.
The document discusses various topics related to human rights of women and children in India and internationally. It provides details on international conventions for eliminating discrimination against women and protecting children's rights. It also summarizes India's constitutional provisions for equal treatment of women and prohibiting child labor. Institutional mechanisms for protecting human rights in India, such as the National Human Rights Commission and Human Rights Courts, are also outlined.
National commission for SCs and National commission for STsRupali Bansal
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes were established to protect the rights of SCs and STs in India. Originally, the Constitution provided for a Special Officer for SCs and STs called the Commissioner. However, the 89th Amendment separated these into two independent commissions - the National Commission for Scheduled Castes under Article 338 and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes under Article 338-A. Both commissions have 5 members including a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson appointed by the President of India. Their functions include investigating matters related to SCs and STs, inquiring into specific complaints, participating in development planning, and recommending effective implementation of constitutional safeguards.
Empowerment of women and Legal Provision
Dr. Vibhuti Patel,
Director, PGSR & Professor & Head,
Department of Economics, SNDT Women’s University,
Churchgate, Mumbai-400020.
E-mail- vibhuti.np@gmail.com Phone-91-022-26770227, mobile-9321040048
The constitutional guarantees for empowerment of women
The constitutional guarantees for empowerment of women are as follows:
Fundamental Rights ensure empowerment of women thro’
Article 14- equal rights and opportunities for men and women in the political, economic and social sphere
Article 15- prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, caste etc
Article 15(3)- empowers the State to take affirmative measures for women
Article 16- provides for equality of opportunities in the matter of public appointments
The directive Principals ensure empowerment of women thro’
• Article 39- enjoins the state to provide an
– adequate means of livelihood to men and women and
– Equal pay for equal work
– Article 42- State to ensure the provision for just and humane condition of work and maternity relief.
• Fundamental duties
• Article 51v (A) (e) - fundamental duty on every citizen to renounce the practices derogatory to the dignity of women.
• Financial Accountability
• Article 151- reports relating to the accounts of the Union and states to be prepared and placed before the Parliament and State legislatures respectively.
Articulation of the demands and alternatives suggested by the women’s movement constantly refer to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India such as
Article 14- equal rights and opportunities for men and women in the political, economic and social sphere
Article 15- prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of sex, religion, caste etc
Article 15(3) that empowers the State to take affirmative measures for women
Article 16 that provides for equality of opportunities in the matter of public appointments
When the government of India signed the UN charter on Equality, Development and Peace in 1975, the process of gender audit in the governance got an official stamp. In 1976, the Equal Remuneration Act was enacted to provide equal opportunities, equal treatment and equal wages for work of similar nature. NGOs have been consistently doing public scrutiny of Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and specific provisions for women in general labour laws, The Factories Act, 1948 – Section 34 provides that the State government can lay down rules prescribing weights that may be carried by men and women, The Contract Labour (Abolition and Regulation) Act and Rules- that separate provision of utilities for women and fixed working hours.
Though these laws have proper implementation mechanisms, there is no provision for monitoring the effect of these laws on women. Allowance for special provisions for women have often proven to be detrimental to their employment opportunities. Participation of workingwomen in the decision-making processes in the industrial and agrarian relations is abysmally low. Women’s access to legal service largely remains inadequate in spite of the legal service Act, 1987.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is an autonomous body established in 1993 to protect human rights and provide remedies for human rights violations. It consists of a chief justice and other judicial and government appointees and has the powers of a civil court to investigate human rights complaints. The NHRC works on issues related to civil and political rights as well as economic, social rights and focuses on areas like custodial deaths, torture, and rights of vulnerable groups. It can initiate investigations, intervene in court cases, review laws and policies, and conduct research to promote human rights in India.
The document discusses human rights issues in India. It provides an overview of the complex human rights situation in India due to its large size and diversity. It notes that Dalits have faced substantial discrimination. It also establishes the National Human Rights Commission of India in 1993 to protect and promote human rights, giving it powers like a civil court to conduct investigations and make recommendations.
National Human Rights Commission was established under Protection of Human Rights Act,1993 to promote and protect the human rights provided under the constitution of India and various international conventions and UN.
The document discusses several statutory and non-statutory bodies in India including their roles and leadership structures. It provides details on bodies such as the Election Commission, Central Bureau of Investigation, Reserve Bank of India, National Commission for Minorities, Law Commission, and National Human Rights Commission. For each it lists the relevant chief positions and sometimes tenure dates of past leaders.
Women workers and their rights provided by the Government of India. This presentation will be helpful for students as well as teachers who are taking a step further to educate themselves. This ppt includes definition of rights, organizations spreading awareness about rights of women, legal framework of women workers and who are considered to be a women worker. I hope this has cleared your doubts and further clarification, please help yourself and do research. Have a great life ahead :)
NHRC Handbook in English
Published by Human Rights Law Network(HRLN), a division of Socio Legal Information Centre(SLIC). For more details about our works, visit us at http://hrln.org
Report on National_Human_Rights_CommissionAvinash Rajput
The document provides information about the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC), including its constitution, organization structure, functions and powers. Some key details:
- The NHRC was established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act to protect and promote human rights in India.
- It has a chairperson and members appointed by the president of India.
- It is divided into divisions that handle administration, public relations, research, training, investigations and law.
- The NHRC has powers to inquire into human rights complaints, recommend compensation, intervene in court cases, and make recommendations to improve human rights protections in India.
The National Council for Women, is the highest specialized national machinery for the advancement of women in Egypt.
Entrusted with:
- planning for the advancement of women,
- following up on the plans’ implementation,
- proposing policies for women’s development and empowerment,
- enabling them to play their essential role in society,
- integrating their efforts into national comprehensive development programs.
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Website: http://ncw.gov.eg/ar
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ncwegyptpage/
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The document discusses the landmark Vishakha case in India regarding sexual harassment. It summarizes that in 1992, a woman named Bhanwari Devi was gang raped after trying to prevent a child marriage. This sparked nationwide protests and a Supreme Court case that resulted in guidelines in 1997 defining sexual harassment and establishing protocols for complaints and penalties. The guidelines addressed verbal, non-verbal, physical and visual forms of harassment and helped pave the way for stronger sexual harassment laws in India.
The Commission on Human Rights is an independent government body established by the Philippine Constitution to investigate all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights. It is composed of a Chairperson and four commissioners, the majority of whom must be lawyers. President Benigno Aquino III appointed Etta Rosales to serve as Chairperson. The Commission's powers and functions include investigating human rights complaints, adopting operational guidelines, providing legal protection and aid to victims of human rights violations, monitoring the government's compliance with international treaties, and performing other duties as mandated by law.
The document provides guidance on standardizing the process of monitoring and reporting human rights violations in Bangladesh. It outlines the key objectives as defining basic human rights concepts and terms, and establishing a standard procedure for conducting ground monitoring and reporting violations.
The standard procedure is divided into four sections - defining key terms, analyzing the context, conducting ground monitoring, and reporting violations. It provides guidelines on impartiality, accuracy, safety, gender sensitivity and participation. The document aims to help human rights organizations systematically gather reliable information on violations to protect rights in accordance with domestic and international law.
The National Human Right Commission Bangladesh 2009Naim Ahmed
The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh is an independent national institution that promotes and protects human rights. It was reconstituted in 2009 to advocate for human rights in accordance with Bangladesh's constitution and international treaties. The NHRC investigates human rights violations, provides access to justice, promotes human rights education, and monitors Bangladesh's implementation of international treaties. It can inquire into complaints, provide legal aid, recommend policies to the government, and settle disputes through mediation. Since being established, the NHRC has conducted research, raised awareness of human rights, and worked to improve compliance of Bangladesh's laws with international standards.
This document is a shadow report from Nepal that summarizes key issues related to women's rights and the implementation of CEDAW. It was prepared by over 100 NGOs/CBOs from Nepal's seven provinces. The report finds that while Nepal has strong laws and commitments to human rights and CEDAW, implementation remains weak. It highlights ongoing issues of violence against women and girls, challenges faced by female migrant workers, threats against women human rights defenders, online gender-based violence, and women's health concerns. The report provides analysis and data on each issue and offers recommendations to strengthen enforcement of laws and policies, increase resources for support services, challenge harmful social practices, and ensure women's equal rights and protections are upheld
In accordance with Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Final) (1)Arjun Asthana
The document summarizes the key aspects of establishing Internal Complaints Committees and Local Complaints Committees according to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in India. It outlines that every employer must constitute an Internal Complaints Committee to address sexual harassment complaints. It describes the committee's composition and procedures for filing complaints, conducting inquiries, and settling matters through conciliation. For workplaces with fewer than 10 employees or complaints against the employer, complaints can be filed with the Local Complaints Committee constituted at the district level.
A Critical Analyses of the Constitutional Provisions for the Welfare and Deve...inventionjournals
The Constitution of India guaranteed different provisions for socio -economic and political development of all sections of people by enjoying all their potential and rights as a citizen. There is no distinction or difference among the people of the country in terms of law under the Constitution in India. But how far these provisions of the constitution are implemented or in what way these provisions are enjoying by the Indian citizen or what are the factors that disturbed to the fulfillment of these provisions etc are the questions that need to be studied in an academic way and that will have to transmit to the civil populac. This small paper is a humble attempt to discuss about the policies and programmes of the Government of India for the welfare and development of women, and the real position of women, who are facing different problems in the name of different customs, cultures, traditions etc.
Scheduled caste and scheduled tribe (prevention of atrocities)act,1989Suresh Murugan
The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 was enacted by the Indian Parliament to prevent atrocities against scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. The objectives of the Act are to deliver justice and enable SC/ST communities to live with dignity, without fear or suppression. Atrocity is defined in the Act as an offense punishable under sections 3(1) and 3(2), specifically referring to crimes against SCs and STs. The Act also provides for special courts in each district to try cases and mandates that judges be sensitive to SC/ST issues. Compensation is meant to help victims back on their feet after often being collectively punished for daring to act independently. However
Cracking the Whip Against Sexual Harassment at Workplacesfemme LIBERA
The Indian government is strictly enforcing the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act from 2013. Employers who do not properly implement the law, including establishing internal committees to handle complaints, face fines up to 50,000 rupees. The law aims to create safe and harassment-free work environments for women, who make up about a quarter of India's workforce. Proper implementation requires clear anti-harassment policies, unbiased internal complaint committees that handle issues sensitively and ensure no retaliation against complainants, as well as regular employee training on respect and unacceptable conduct.
This document discusses sexual harassment of women in the workplace in India. It begins by outlining the objectives of presenting on this topic, which are to examine the severity of the problem, flaws in the current system, and possible solutions. It then reviews relevant laws in India related to sexual harassment and women's rights, including provisions in the Constitution, the Indian Penal Code, Vishakha Guidelines, and the Protection of Women Against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill of 2010. The document concludes by noting that a lack of political will and failure of democratic institutions have hindered resolving this issue, and that comprehensive enforcement of protections laws combined with societal attitude changes are needed to adequately address the problem.
The document discusses various topics related to human rights of women and children in India and internationally. It provides details on international conventions for eliminating discrimination against women and protecting children's rights. It also summarizes India's constitutional provisions for equal treatment of women and prohibiting child labor. Institutional mechanisms for protecting human rights in India, such as the National Human Rights Commission and Human Rights Courts, are also outlined.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace and criminal prosecution for se...Rohit Naagpal
The document summarizes key aspects of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in India. It defines sexual harassment, outlines employer duties to prevent harassment, and describes the complaint and inquiry process. It establishes internal and local complaints committees to investigate complaints confidentially within 3 months. If allegations are proved, committees can recommend penalties under service rules or compensation. Malicious complaints can also be punished.
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www.ijhssi.org Volume 2 Issue 11 ǁ November. 2013ǁ PP.19-22
An Analysis of Role of National Commission for Women Working
In the Field of Women Rights and Freedom
Dr. K.B. Ojha
Sr. Lecturer, Deptt. of Law, N.M. Law P.G. College, Hanumangarh Town (Raj.)
ABSTRACT: "An analysis of Role of National commission for women working in the field of women rights
and freedom" Women in India, as is well known have never been treated well even at home or while at work.
The matter has all along been agitated inside and out side the parliament by Parliamentarians, by common men,
by organizations and societies for the welfare of the women. Several, commissions had been setup by the
government to look into the matter of states of women in the Indian society. Successive Commission of women
has noted in their reports the unequal status of women obtaining in every sphere of life and had suggested the
setting up of an agency to fulfill the surveillance functions as well as to facilitate redressed of the grievances of
women. Several women activists and voluntary action group has also been making persisted demand for setting
up of a commission for women. Keeping in view the desirability of a commission for women at the national
level the national commission for women Bill 1990 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 22nd May, 1990. Later
on the Bill became an act. "The complaints and counseling cell of the commission processes all the complaints
relating to domestic violence, harassment dowry, torture, desertion bigamy, rape, refusal to register FIR, cruelty
by husband, deprivation, gender discrimination and sexual harassment of work place which may be received
either orally, written or suomoto under sec. 10 of the National Commission of Women Act."
I.
INTRODUCTION
Women in India, as is well known have never been treated well even at home or while at work. The
matter has all along been agitated inside and out side the parliament by Parliamentarians, by common men, by
organizations and societies for the welfare of the women. Several, commissions had been setup by the
government to look into the matter of states of women in the Indian society. Successive Commission of women
has noted in their reports the unequal status of women obtaining in every sphere of life and had suggested the
setting up of an agency to fulfill the surveillance functions as well as to facilitate redressed of the grievances of
women. Several women activists and voluntary action group has also been making persisted demand for setting
up of a commission for women. Keeping in view the desirability of a commission for women at the national
level the national commission for women Bill 1990 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 22 nd May, 1990. Later
on the Bill became an act. "The complaints and counseling cell of the commission processes all the complaints
relating to domestic violence, harassment dowry, torture, desertion bigamy, rape, refusal to register FIR, cruelty
by husband, deprivation, gender discrimination and sexual harassment of work place which may be received
either orally, written or suomoto under sec. 10 of the National Commission of Women Act."
II.
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Owing to the overwhelmingly patriarchal structure of our society, women have been relegated to a
secondary status and have been subject to various legal and social discriminations. The framers of the
Constitution recognized the need to remove such inequities, and made special provisions to redress the same.
The need was felt for a structure to uphold the rights and implement the provisions of beneficial legislations in
an organized and institutionalized manner. The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutorily
constituted body under the National Commission for Women Act.1990. The NCW consists of a chairperson.
five members and a member-secretary, all nominated by the Central Government according to guidelines
provided for in the Act.
The commission carries on various functions such as to investigate and examine all matters relating to
the safeguards provided for women under the constitution and other laws:
III.
FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMISSION
(a) Inquiry and Investigation
The NCW new also has the powers of a civil court while investigating and examining matters relating
to the safeguards provided for women under the Constitution and other laws. It is empowered to consider
matters relating to deprivation of women's rights, and take up the issues with the appropriate authorities on its
own. It looks into complaints and takes suo motu notice of matters relating to non-implementation of laws and
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'non-compliance of policy decisions, guidelines or instructions enacted and aimed at, mitigating hardships,
ensuring welfare, and achieving equality and development, and then take up the issues arising out of such
matters with the appropriate authorities.
(b) Action Research
The new conducts studies and investigations into problems arising out of discrimination and atrocities
against women and recommends strategies for their removal. NCW members participate and advise on the
planning process of socio-economic development of women, suggest measures to promote their representation
in all spheres and evaluate their progress. The NCW is also required to review the safeguards provided for
women in the Constitution and other laws, study their working, recommend amendments to meet any
inadequacies or shortcomings, and suggest measures for more effective implementation. For instance, in
furtherance of its mandate, the now has urged amendments to the Indian Penal Code to tighten the curbs on
trafficking of minor girls. It has also recommended that child marriage be made a non-bail able offence and be
declared to be void under the Child Marriage Restraint Act (1929). Further, the NCW has formulated Bills on
Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace and the Domestic Violence to Women (Prevention) Bill 1994, in
consultation with members of the civil society
(c) Legal Intervention
The Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalat, (PMLA) is an innovative mechanism developed by the NCW, which
has taken up 7500 cases so far. It deals with matters pertaining to family law, encouraging settlement of disputes
outside the formal legal framework and aiming to empower women in the justice delivery mechanism. Mi
decisions of the PMLA are legally binding on both parties to the dispute.
According to Section 10 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, the National Commission for
Women shall perform all or any of the fallowing functions, namely:
[1]
Investigation and Examination - investigate and examine all matters relating to the safeguards provided
for women under the Constitution of India, 1950 and other laws;
[2]
Presentation of Reports - Present reports to the Central Government, annually and at such other times as
the Commission may deem fit, reporting upon the working of those safeguards;
[3]
Recommendations - make in such reports recommendations for the effective implementation of those
safeguards for improving the conditions of women by the Union or any State;
[4]
(Review - review, from time to time, the existing provisions of the Constitution of India, 1950 and other
laws affecting women and recommend amendments thereto so as to suggest remedial legislative measures
to meet any lacunae, inadequacies or shortcomings in such legislations;
[5]
Taking up of cases of Violation - take up the cases of violation of the provisions of the Constitution of
India, 1950 and of other laws relating to women with the appropriate authorities;
[6]
Suo Motu Notice - looks into complaints, and take suo motu notice of matters relating to:-
[7]
Women's Rights - deprivation of women's rights; enacted to provide protection to women and also to
achieve the objective of equality and development.
[8]
Policy Decisions - non-compliance of policy decisions, guidelines or instructions aimed at mitigating
hardships and ensuring welfare and providing relief to women; and take up the issue arising out of such
matters with appropriate authorities;
[9]
Special Studies and Investigation - call for special studies or investigation into specific problems or
situation arising out of discrimination and atrocities against women and identify the constraints so as to
recommend strategies for their removal;
[10]
Promotional Research - undertake promotional research so as to suggest ways of ensuring due
representation of women in all spheres and identify factors responsible for impeding their advancement;
[11]
Participation in Planning - participate and advise on the planning process of socio-economic
development of women;
[12]
Evaluation - evaluate the progress of the development of women under the Union and any State;
[13]
Inspection - inspect or cause to be inspected a jail, remand home women's institution or other place of
custody where women are kept as prisoners;
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[14]
[15]
Funding - fund litigation, involving issues affecting a large body of women;
Reporting - make reports on any matter pertaining to women and in particular various difficulties under
which women toil.
IV.
POWER OF WOMEN'S COMMISSION
According to Section 10(4) of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, the National Commission for
women shall have all the powers of a civil court trying a suit, in respect of the following matters, namely:(a)
Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person from any part of Indian and examining him on
oath;
(b)
Requiring the discovery and production of any document;
(c)
Receiving evidence on affidavits;
(d)
Requisitioning any public record or copy thereof from any court or office;
(e)
Issuing commission for the examination of witnesses and documents and
(f)
any other matter which may be prescribed.
Grants by the Central Government
As provided under Section 11 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990, the Central
Government is empowered to grant such sum of money to the National Commission for Women,' however, with
prior approval of the Parliament. The Commission my spend such sum of money for the purpose of performing
such functions as laid down under the said Act. Annual Report - Under Section 13 of the National Commission
for Women Act, 1990, the National Commission for Women is duty bound to prepare annual report giving a full
accounts of its activities during the previous financial year and forward a copy thereof to the Central
Government.
Central Government to consult commission (Sec. 16)
The central government shall consult the commission on all major policy maters affecting women.
Power to make rules 17
The central Government may by notification in the official Gazette make rules for Carrying out the provision of
this Act. Every rule made under this shall be approved by both the house of parliament.
Some work’s are done by NCW regarding women presently context in the women’s rights and freedom:1.
The National Commission for women has submitted a set of role recommendations to the centre to avoid
and address cases of sexual harassment at the work place.
2.
NCW has disected Delhi police to inquire into a complaint of alleged indecent representation of women
on condom on covers of a company and revert to it with in thirty days.
3.
The National Commission for women has asked the Uttarpradesh Government to probe a complaint
against samjwadi party leader.
4.
The National Commission for women advised the Union Health Minstry to push the time limit for
abortions from 20 weeks to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
5.
NCW wants separate clauses on acid attacks and stalking of women in the Indian Penal Code and
stringent punishment for the crime.
6.
Very important role of Neetika Sharma case NCW said that delay policy action shows that she was
exploited.
Short Comings
[1]
The commission is dependent on the grant from the Union Government
[2]
The commission does not have the power to select own members.
[3]
The power is vested with the Union Government.
[4]
The commission has no right to concrete legislative power
[5]
It has only to power recommend amendments and submit reports with are not binding on state or Union
Government.
[6]
The Commission’s Jurisdiction is not operative in Jammu and Kashmir.
[7]
Financial assistance is so less, we cannot awerness of legal programme.
[8]
The National Commission for women in India seizes women’s cause only when it is brought to light.
Unreported cases of oppression and suppression of women are not attended to.
[9]
In rural sector still there is lack of awareness education, opportunities and basic facilities for women for
economic of empowerment.
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Suggestions
[1]
The Commission suggested must be granted the power of select its own member.
[2]
The more power to given commission.
[3]
There should be more public awareness and participation for the women oppression so make the work of
the National commission for women justifiable.
[4]
Fair person should be appointed in the commission and the have having a knowledge of law and
understand to society and human behavior.
[5]
NCW have been appointed a person to district level. They have duty to inform to NCW regarding women
violation cases at the district level.
[6]
A number of programmes and policies were launched for the purpose and they have successful effect in
empowering women socially and economically.
Thus we can say these is no doubt about the effectiveness of the commission and about the good work
which it is doing for the women of India. The National Commission for women is committed to the protection
of rights of women in the country and to welfare and development. To attain these aims, the commission
organized country wide campaigns workshop and consulations.
PRESENT ADDRESS
Ms. Mamta Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women, India, 4 deen dayal marg, New Delhi110002
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