Toxic silence: on sexual harassment being a systemic hazard
6 years, 4 months ago

Toxic silence: on sexual harassment being a systemic hazard

The Hindu  

On August 20 and 21, the Indian Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, jointly held a discussion meeting for scientists and science journalists. Among the topics discussed were reports on sexual harassment within labs and research institutes. There have been multiple reports of sexual harassment cases in the regional media and news portals — admirably thorough at times — such as recently on cases at S.N. Seeking to collect data and analyse the problem in an article, The Hindu sent out a questionnaire to nearly half of the 19 autonomous research institutes under the Department of Science and Technology, and the 44 CSIR labs, on sexual harassment. There is a clause in the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, which says that the numbers must be reported in the annual report of institutions and handed over to the district officer.

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Hema Committee report impact: Members from Kannada film industry push for probe against sexual harassment faced by women
4 months, 1 week ago

Hema Committee report impact: Members from Kannada film industry push for probe against sexual harassment faced by women

The Hindu  

Two weeks after the K Hema Committee report sent shockwaves across several Indian film industries, artistes from the Kannada film industry have responded to the ongoing issue. After actor Sruthi Hariharan demanded a panel in Sandalwood similar to that of Hema Committee, members of Film Industry For Rights and Equality have asked the Karnataka government to constitute a committee headed …

India reported over 400 sexual harassment at work cases every year from 2018 to 2022: Report
5 months ago

India reported over 400 sexual harassment at work cases every year from 2018 to 2022: Report

Hindustan Times  

India has consistently reported more than 400 sexual harassment at work cases every year from 2018 to 2022, according to a Business Standard report, which cited data from the National Crime Records Bureau. Companies reported 1,160 sexual harassment complaints in the financial year 2022-23, the highest number in the past decade The average number of cases reported yearly in this …

Colleges Lack Functional Complaint Committee, Demand for Stricter ICC Implementation as Harassment Cases Rise
2 years, 5 months ago

Colleges Lack Functional Complaint Committee, Demand for Stricter ICC Implementation as Harassment Cases Rise

News 18  

Despite the closure of colleges and universities due to Covid-19, the number of sexual harassment complaints is yet to see a downward trend. Year Cases Reported in College Cases Reported in Universities Total Cases Reported 2016-17 18 86 104 2017-18 39 149 188 2018-19 4 75 79 2019-20 54 245 299 2020-21 51 52 103 Reported cases, however, are just …

Will academia ever have its #MeToo moment?
3 years, 2 months ago

Will academia ever have its #MeToo moment?

Al Jazeera  

Recent reporting from Al Jazeera has revealed that prominent male academics at elite universities in the United Kingdom have sexually harassed multiple students and staff, and that this has continued unabated for decades, across different institutions and even continents. Subsequently, we published a study of women’s experiences of trying to report sexual harassment from staff, finding that the process was …

'Desire Of Aggrieved Woman To Not Pursue Sexual Harassment Case Must Be Respected': Calcutta High Court Stalls Proceedings Against University Professor
3 years, 4 months ago

'Desire Of Aggrieved Woman To Not Pursue Sexual Harassment Case Must Be Respected': Calcutta High Court Stalls Proceedings Against University Professor

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday observed that if a woman refuses to press sexual harassment charges and gives it in writing to the members of the Internal Complaints Committee, the her decision must be respected. In the instant case, the petitioner who is professor in the University of Burdwan had moved the High Court challenging the order of debarment …

Functioning Of Local Committees Under The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace Act
4 years, 5 months ago

Functioning Of Local Committees Under The Sexual Harassment Of Women At Workplace Act

Live Law  

Vishaka Guidelines The legal recourse on the issue of sexual harassment in India came only in the 1990s, though the country signed the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women on 30 July 1980 and ratified it on 9 July 1993. Banka, R : "Delhi High Court Sets Aside LCC's Order on Sexual Harassment Complaint," Hindustan …

Why does prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace remain elusive?
4 years, 8 months ago

Why does prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace remain elusive?

India Today  

The act- Prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace came into being in end of the year 2013. Nearly six and a half years later, the cases of harassment at workplace still remain rampant, and while most organizations have implemented the mandatory requirements under the act, like having an ICC, an external member of the ICC and once a year …

Group of ministers to see if laws against sexual harassment at workplace adequate
6 years, 2 months ago

Group of ministers to see if laws against sexual harassment at workplace adequate

Hindustan Times  

The National Democratic Alliance government is forming a group of ministers headed by home minister Rajnath Singh to look into legal provisions against sexual harassment at the workplace, and to suggest amendments to the law, if necessary, to remove any infirmities, people with direct knowledge of the development said. Electronic and Print media journalists stand to protest against the sexual …

Banishment of an acclaimed UC Irvine professor sparks debate over whether #MeToo can go too far
6 years, 3 months ago

Banishment of an acclaimed UC Irvine professor sparks debate over whether #MeToo can go too far

LA Times  

For years, the professor told the assistant dean that she was beautiful and greeted her with hugs and a kiss on each cheek. Elizabeth Loftus, a UCI professor of social ecology, law and cognitive science, said she found Ayala’s hugs and cheek kisses “adorable.” Shipley, who said Ayala also on occasion rubbed his hands up and down her sides when …

Statement by The Editors Guild of India on alleged sexual harassment in newsrooms
6 years, 3 months ago

Statement by The Editors Guild of India on alleged sexual harassment in newsrooms

The Hindu  

The Editors Guild of India has noted with concern and dismay the incidence of alleged sexual harassment and assault on women journalists by their male colleagues. The Guild also expresses its gratitude and solidarity towards women journalists who have displayed the courage to bring these critical issues in public debate. The Guild extends its total support to all women journalists, …

How myths about sexual harassment keep us in the dark (opinion)
6 years, 3 months ago

How myths about sexual harassment keep us in the dark (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Brigid Schulte is the director of the Better Life Lab at New America and author of “Overwhelmed: Work, Love and Play When No One Has the Time.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are hers. CNN — When GOP supporters of now-confirmed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh attempted to explain away allegations of sexual assault as harmless teenage …

Committees constituted by 29 states, UTs to look into cases relating to sexual harassment at workplace: MoS Virendra Kumar
6 years, 5 months ago

Committees constituted by 29 states, UTs to look into cases relating to sexual harassment at workplace: MoS Virendra Kumar

Firstpost  

As many as 29 states and Union territories have constituted local complaints committees to look into cases of sexual harassment at workplace, Women and Child Development Minister of State Virendra Kumar informed the Parliament. New Delhi: As many as 29 states and Union territories have constituted local complaints committees to look into cases of sexual harassment at workplace, Women and …

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