India moved one step closer to protecting millions of its working women from sexual harassment by passing a new bill to tackle unwelcome behaviour such as sexual advances, requests for sexual favours and sexual innuendoes made at work.
The Protection of Women against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill was passed by the lower house of parliament on Monday and aims to ensure a safe environment for women working in both the public and private sector. The bill still has to be passed by the upper house of parliament, a move that is expected in the coming months.
"This bill will contribute to realisation of a woman's right to equality, life and liberty in working conditions everywhere," said an official from the Women and Child Development Ministry, who did not want to be named.
Read more at IBN Live, published 5 September 2012.
India moved one step closer to protecting millions of its working women from sexual harassment by passing a new bill to tackle unwelcome behaviour such as sexual advances, requests for sexual favours and sexual innuendoes made at work.
The Protection of Women against Sexual Harassment at Workplace Bill was passed by the lower house of parliament on Monday and aims to ensure a safe environment for women working in both the public and private sector. The bill still has to be passed by the upper house of parliament, a move that is expected in the coming months.
"This bill will contribute to realisation of a woman's right to equality, life and liberty in working conditions everywhere," said an official from the Women and Child Development Ministry, who did not want to be named.
Read more at IBN Live, published 5 September 2012.