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, who suffered a disadvantage in their careers, physical or mental trauma, as a result of any sexual predation. Anybody found guilty of sexual harassment or assault should be punished as provided in the law.

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Women face sexual harassment, abuse in Mollywood, reveals judicial panel report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Women face sexual harassment, abuse in Mollywood, reveals judicial panel report

Hindustan Times  

Women artists and actors in the Malayalam film industry were routinely asked for sexual favours in exchange for opportunities, told to compromise, dealt with force exhibited by their male colleagues and threatened with bans if they attempted to sue, a landmark report on working conditions of women movie professionals in Kerala said on Monday. The justice Hema committee report was …

Women journalists’ group NWMI releases guidelines to enhance safety and equity in newsrooms
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Women journalists’ group NWMI releases guidelines to enhance safety and equity in newsrooms

The Hindu  

The Network of Women in Media, India has introduced a new set of guidelines aimed at improving workplace conditions in newsrooms across the country. According to the guidelines document released on August 15, reports from network members highlight widespread problems, including humiliation and harassment, where abusive behaviour from senior staff is often tolerated and justified by claims of past experiences. …

Editors Guild expresses concern over ‘harassment, intimidation’ of journalists by Smriti Irani, Kerala Government
1 year, 7 months ago

Editors Guild expresses concern over ‘harassment, intimidation’ of journalists by Smriti Irani, Kerala Government

The Hindu  

The Editors Guild of India on June 13 expressed concern over recent incidents of “intimidation” and “harassment” of journalists by Union Minister Smriti Irani and the CPI-led government in Kerala. The guild said that on June 9, Ms. Irani during a visit to her constituency Amethi in Uttar Pradesh had threatened a reporter with the Dainik Bhaskar that she would …

Sexual offences cannot be swept under the mat
1 year, 8 months ago

Sexual offences cannot be swept under the mat

Live Mint  

It has taken four months of protests, the formation of a committee and the filing of a case in the Supreme Court for the Delhi Police to register two first information reports against the head of the Wrestling Federation of India. Seven women wrestlers, one of them a minor and many of them highly decorated sportspersons, have accused the federation’s …

Editors Guild tells journalists to exercise restraint while reporting communal disturbance
2 years, 8 months ago

Editors Guild tells journalists to exercise restraint while reporting communal disturbance

The Hindu  

The Editors Guild of India has urged editors and journalists to exercise utmost restraint and observe the highest professional standards in reporting communal disturbances that have erupted in various parts of the country. The guild said: “In the understandable desire to be first with the news, and to catch the eye of news consumers, many editors and reporters appear to …

Examining A Sexual Harassment Complaint
3 years, 3 months ago

Examining A Sexual Harassment Complaint

Live Law  

The foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world roots from the recognition of inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all the members of the human family. showing pornography; or v. any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature; This progressive POSH Act, provides for protection and redressal of complaints of sexual …

'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 …

Brutal Cases, Rape Survivor's Profile: UNESCO Study Flags Problematic Reporting of Sexual Violence by Indian Media
3 years, 5 months ago

Brutal Cases, Rape Survivor's Profile: UNESCO Study Flags Problematic Reporting of Sexual Violence by Indian Media

News 18  

A recent publication titled, ‘Sexual Violence and the News Media: Issues, Challenges and Guidelines for Journalists in India’ sheds light on the problematic state of reporting sexual violence by the Indian media and suggests steps for editorial gatekeeping and redressal mechanism for better coverage of such news. Deep Dive The study states that Indian media tends to excessively focus on …

Can India's Supreme Court Ride out the Pegasus Scandal?
3 years, 5 months ago

Can India's Supreme Court Ride out the Pegasus Scandal?

The Quint  

Bhanwari’s tears ensured that the cry of India’s women for a safe workplace reverberated in India’s highest Court. The Court did not disappoint and its landmark guidelines on addressing sexual harassment at the workplace laid down in Vishakha’s Case ensured that an issue, hitherto brushed under the carpet, was mainstreamed into India’s public life. The Court had exercised its inherent …

Indian court acquits prominent journalist of rape charge
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian court acquits prominent journalist of rape charge

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Indian trial court on …

'Stopping Visits, Tapping Phones': Editors Guild Slams UP Govt for 'Obstructing' Media Coverage for Hathras Case
4 years, 3 months ago

'Stopping Visits, Tapping Phones': Editors Guild Slams UP Govt for 'Obstructing' Media Coverage for Hathras Case

News 18  

New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India on Sunday hit out at the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the law enforcement agencies under it "prevented" media persons from reporting on developments in and around Hathras in connection with the alleged sexual assault and murder of a Dalit woman. "The Editors Guild Of India condemns the manner in …

Journalists Attacked by Mob in Northeast Delhi, Woman Staffer Alleges Sexual Harassment
4 years, 5 months ago

Journalists Attacked by Mob in Northeast Delhi, Woman Staffer Alleges Sexual Harassment

News 18  

Three journalists with The Caravan magazine were allegedly assaulted by a mob in northeast Delhi on Tuesday, while they were reporting. The Caravan said that among those in the mob which threatened to kill their reporters while using communal slurs, was a person dressed in a saffron kurta, who claimed to be a BJP general secretary. "In his complaint, @Prabhtalks …

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 …

Editors Guild condemns police action against journalists in Gujarat, Delhi
4 years, 8 months ago

Editors Guild condemns police action against journalists in Gujarat, Delhi

The Hindu  

The Editors Guild of India on Wednesday condemned two recent incidents of police action against journalists in Gujarat and Delhi. The first incident the Guild expressed concern over was the Gujarat police booking and detaining Dhaval Patel, editor and owner of Gujarati news portal ‘ Face of Nation ’, for sedition on May 12. “The second instance of egregious and …

Editors Guild slams J&K enforcement agencies' action against journalists Masrat Zahra, Peerzada Ashiq, demands withdrawal of charges
4 years, 8 months ago

Editors Guild slams J&K enforcement agencies' action against journalists Masrat Zahra, Peerzada Ashiq, demands withdrawal of charges

Firstpost  

The Editors Guild of India on Tuesday expressed concern over the “high-handed manner” in which the law enforcement agencies in Jammu and Kashmir used prevailing laws aganst The Hindu journalist Peerzada Ashiq and freelance photographer Mazrat Zahra New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India on Tuesday expressed concern over the “high-handed manner” in which the law enforcement agencies in Jammu …

Online harassment is the largest safety concern for female journalists, new study finds
5 years, 4 months ago

Online harassment is the largest safety concern for female journalists, new study finds

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Technology companies could be doing more to help ensure the safety of journalists, who face online threats and harassment, according to a press freedom group. Online harassment is the biggest safety concern facing many female journalists, according to Courtney Radsch, advocacy director at the Committee to Protect Journalists. “It’s not enough to mute or block …

'Its Unfortunate That Women Who Faced Sexual Harassment Have To Defend Criminal Proceedings For Telling The Truth': Priya Ramani Tells Court
5 years, 4 months ago

'Its Unfortunate That Women Who Faced Sexual Harassment Have To Defend Criminal Proceedings For Telling The Truth': Priya Ramani Tells Court

Live Law  

Priya Ranani gave her statement under section 313 of Criminal Procedure Code, before the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal, at the Rouse Avenue Court. Ms Ramani also stated that her article in Vogue Magazine was not intended to harm the reputation of Mr Akbar but only to bring about the stories of multiple women who have faced sexual harassment …

Spotlight on #MeToo: Tackling workplace harassment in Indian media
6 years, 2 months ago

Spotlight on #MeToo: Tackling workplace harassment in Indian media

Firstpost  

As the #MeToo movement rages on, #Spotlight is a watch on sexual assault and everyday harassment in the workplace. Several cases of harassment made the headlines in 2017 as well: An anonymous blogger called ‘Indian Fowler’ accused The Viral Fever founder Arunabh Kumar of sexual harassment; multiple allegations surfaced against venture capitalist Mahesh Murthy ; a news report detailed an …

Opinion | Crimes against women going unpunished
6 years, 2 months ago

Opinion | Crimes against women going unpunished

Live Mint  

A fusillade of #MeToo allegations of sexual harassment against senior figures in the media and entertainment industry in India over the past week highlights a largely unstated and important contributory factor—the complete absence of punishment. As many as 70% women said they did not report sexual harassment by superiors because they feared the repercussions, according to a survey of harassment …

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 …

We're happy MJ Akbar did correct thing, expect him to drop bogus defamation case, say 20 journalists from Asian Age
6 years, 2 months ago

We're happy MJ Akbar did correct thing, expect him to drop bogus defamation case, say 20 journalists from Asian Age

Firstpost  

With MJ Akbar announcing his decision to quit as the Minister of State for External Affairs on Wednesday, 20 of his former women colleagues — who together wrote a petition against him — welcomed his move to step down. After MJ Akbar announced his decision to quit as the junior external affairs minister on Wednesday, 20 of his former women …

Full text: Network of Women in Media pens letter to president and PM demanding MJ Akbar's resignation
6 years, 2 months ago

Full text: Network of Women in Media pens letter to president and PM demanding MJ Akbar's resignation

Firstpost  

Network of Women in Media, India wrote a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday demanding the resignation of MJ Akbar in the wake of multiple sexual harassment charges against the junior external affairs minister. *** Network of Women in Media, India wrote a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

M.J. Akbar files criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani
6 years, 3 months ago

M.J. Akbar files criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Journalist-turned-politician M.J. Akbar on Monday filed a criminal defamation case against Priya Ramani, the first woman journalist to publicly accuse him of harassment, a day after issuing a statement denying charges of sexual assault andharassment levelled against him. More than 10 women, apart from Mint Lounge columnist Priya Ramani have over the past few days recounted instances of …

Journalist Organisations Issue Statement on MJ Akbar, Demand Probe
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalist Organisations Issue Statement on MJ Akbar, Demand Probe

The Quint  

Here is the full text of the statement: We the undersigned journalist organisations have been deeply concerned over the overwhelming complaints of sexual harassment in the media. There can be no dispute about the need for an impartial probe into all the complaints without fear of threat or intimidation to the complainants - and this acquires particular significance if one …

Journalism after #MeToo
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalism after #MeToo

The Hindu  

Over the last week, Indian journalism has finally been forced to confront what has long been its dirty secret. Going by the numerous agonising accounts of women journalists, about some male colleagues and editors abusing power and crossing the line, it appears that sexual harassment is no media outlet’s exclusive story. It must be protected.” Many of us, journalists, too …

'Question of women's dignity': Congress asks Narendra Modi to break silence over sexual misconduct charges against MJ Akbar
6 years, 3 months ago

'Question of women's dignity': Congress asks Narendra Modi to break silence over sexual misconduct charges against MJ Akbar

Firstpost  

Many female journalists have accused MJ Akbar of sexual harassment at various stages of his journalistic career. New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence over his ministerial colleague MJ Akbar, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment. Union Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar earlier on Sunday returned from an …

Watch: Maneka Gandhi Shares 'Self Training' Video for Victims of Sexual Harassment on Twitter
6 years, 3 months ago

Watch: Maneka Gandhi Shares 'Self Training' Video for Victims of Sexual Harassment on Twitter

News 18  

With a wave of sexual harassment accusations sweeping the country in the past week, Union Woman and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Saturday posted a ‘self-training’ video on Twitter, to “help working women and men, as well as employers, understand the nuances of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Act ”. Gandhi had earlier condemned sexual harassment at …

#MeToo list continues to grow, but significant number of accused likely to be acquitted: Here's why
6 years, 3 months ago

#MeToo list continues to grow, but significant number of accused likely to be acquitted: Here's why

Firstpost  

Named and shamed by India’s growing #MeToo movement, those accused of sexual harassment and misconduct may well sail to safety because of the law. Time bar is mentioned only in Section 468 of the CrPC, which mandates that no court shall take cognisance of an offence punishable up to three years of imprisonment after the expiry of limitation period. Second, …

Ekta Kapoor, Kiran Rao in Producers Guild of India committee to address sexual harassment at workplace
6 years, 3 months ago

Ekta Kapoor, Kiran Rao in Producers Guild of India committee to address sexual harassment at workplace

Firstpost  

Mumbai: The Producers Guild of India has appointed Sneha Rajani, Head, Sony Pictures Networks Productions, to lead a committee to address the issue of sexual harassment at the workplace within the film industry. In this regard, a special committee has been instituted within the Guild to address the issue of sexual harassment at the workplace within our industry,” read a …

Is India’s #MeToo moment here? Women are angry and they are naming and shaming their abusers
6 years, 3 months ago

Is India’s #MeToo moment here? Women are angry and they are naming and shaming their abusers

Firstpost  

Women are making it clear that they have had enough and they are ready to call out their abusers in public, evident from the multiple threads on Twitter of them naming and shaming harassers and finding support from others who have had similar experiences. As we stepped out, he grazed my back and then put his hands around my shoulders, …

Editors Guild of India 'condemns predatory conduct of men', expresses solidarity with women speaking up in #MeToo movement
6 years, 3 months ago

Editors Guild of India 'condemns predatory conduct of men', expresses solidarity with women speaking up in #MeToo movement

Firstpost  

The Editors Guild of India has also expressed “gratitude and solidarity towards women journalists” who shared their stories as part of the #MeToo movement. The Editors Guild of India on Tuesday “condemned all predatory conduct by men” accused of sexual harassment by scores of women journalists as part of the #MeToo movement in India. The guild also expressed its “gratitude …

Producers Guild of India sets up committee to lead anti-harassment efforts in wake of India's #MeToo movement
6 years, 3 months ago

Producers Guild of India sets up committee to lead anti-harassment efforts in wake of India's #MeToo movement

Firstpost  

Producers Guild of India said in an official statement that they extended full support for India’s MeToo moment In the wake of India’s MeToo moment, where women from different walks of life have taken to Twitter to call out incidents of sexual misconduct and their perpetrators, Producers Guild of India issued an official statement on 9 October, extending their support …

Journalist shares practical tips on how to deal with sexual harassment after sour experience
6 years, 3 months ago

Journalist shares practical tips on how to deal with sexual harassment after sour experience

Op India  

Last one week has been triggering and heartbreaking at a lot of levels with many women coming out and calling out their sexual abusers, especially from the media and television and film industry. Hence, her first advice is to put everything in writing: “It seems exhausting, but even if you don’t take your fight to court, you will need any …

Times of India Hyderabad editor KR Sreenivas on 'administrative leave' after 7 women demand his removal after sexual harassment charges
6 years, 3 months ago

Times of India Hyderabad editor KR Sreenivas on 'administrative leave' after 7 women demand his removal after sexual harassment charges

Firstpost  

The Times of India’s Hyderabad editor KR Sreenivas has been sent on an “administrative leave” after seven women petitioned the national daily to take action in light of the sexual misconduct allegations him. Editor for The Times of India in Hyderabad KR Sreenivas has been sent on an “administrative leave” after seven women petitioned the national daily to take action …

Women in Media group condemns 'rampant sexism, misogyny', releases to-do list for J-schools, media organisations; read full statement
6 years, 3 months ago

Women in Media group condemns 'rampant sexism, misogyny', releases to-do list for J-schools, media organisations; read full statement

Firstpost  

In light of the #MeToo movement, the Network of Women in Media has released a statement that makes several demands, including counselling for the survivor and the accused, assistance in filing complaints and support for freelance journalists, who are especially vulnerable. All media organisations, including journalism colleges and departments, journalist unions and press clubs, must take suo moto cognisance of …

#Metoo in India: Mumbai Press Club backs women journalists, demands action from employers, law enforcement
6 years, 3 months ago

#Metoo in India: Mumbai Press Club backs women journalists, demands action from employers, law enforcement

Firstpost  

The Mumbai Press Club issued a statement on Saturday saying it stood in solidarity with the victims of sexual harassment. The press club posted the statement by its secretary Lata Mishra on its official Twitter handle late Saturday night. “The Mumbai Press Club stands in solidarity with the women journalists who have accused some people in the profession and prominent …

Tanushree Dutta sexual harassment row: Swara Bhasker analyses why #MeToo movement evades Bollywood
6 years, 3 months ago

Tanushree Dutta sexual harassment row: Swara Bhasker analyses why #MeToo movement evades Bollywood

Firstpost  

Swara Bhasker was one of the first persons to support Tanushree Dutta when the latter accused Nana Patekar of sexually harassing her on the sets of Horn Ok Pleassss 10 years ago. In some sense everyone is compromised by these close relationships and friendships because when a crisis breaks- like an outsider accusing an industry veteran of sexual harassment at …

Chairperson of Kerala Women’s Commission calls sexual harassment a ‘human mistake’
6 years, 4 months ago

Chairperson of Kerala Women’s Commission calls sexual harassment a ‘human mistake’

Op India  

Towing the infamous stance taken by the ex-Samajwadi Party Supremo Mulayam Singh, the chief of Kerala’s women commission MC Josephine came out in defence of the Communist Party of India MLA who is accused of rape. The chairperson of the Women’s Commission of Kerala, when asked about comments on the accusation of sexual harassment against the MLA, stated: “mistakes do …

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 …

Cricket writer Sarah Waris calls out sexual harassment: Predatory behaviour in media is very real, needs fixing
6 years, 5 months ago

Cricket writer Sarah Waris calls out sexual harassment: Predatory behaviour in media is very real, needs fixing

Firstpost  

Women in media houses who work late hours, usually under stressful conditions, are especially susceptible to the sort of behaviour a female freelancer recently encountered. In a recent #MeToo moment that took media circles by storm, a young female freelancer from Kolkata exposed the alleged sexual harassment she had been subjected to by a senior sportswriter and editor. Women in …

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