Tag: NCW
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Domestic violence cases on surge during lockdown; husbands calling wives ‘COVID-19’ out of anger: NCW
One of the major reason behind the surge in cases is that earlier woman used to find some space far from their in-laws and husband either at their parents’ house, at workplaces or even at public places.
April 2, 2020 -
Women students stranded due to lockdown can contact NCW: Rekha Sharma
The NCW will work through the state government and "help will reach them" said NCW chief Sharma.
April 1, 2020 -
68 girls in Gujarat college force-stripped to prove they were not menstruating; probe on
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo moto cognisance in the matter and has set up an inquiry team, which will visit and speak with the students of the institute.
February 15, 2020 -
Students ‘molested’ at Gargi College; DCW chief joins protest, Kejriwal demands action against culprits
Protesting against the incident on Monday, the students gathered inside the college against the management and soon the number of students reached between 1500 to 2000.
February 10, 2020 -
Gang rape: NCW visits shelter home to talk to victim
Later, the team also visited the Kolkata Police headquarters at Lalbazar.
November 16, 2019 -
NCW demands enquiry on video of lady DCP being chased, harassed by lawyers at Tis Hazari
NCW Chairperson, Rekha Sharma, has written to the Bar Council of India and Delhi Police Commissioner, Amulya Patnaik demanding an enquiry while expressing displeasure over the incident.
November 8, 2019 -
NCW issues notice to Vivek Oberoi over ‘misogynistic’ meme
The NCW in its notice to the actor said that he has made “made insulting and misogynistic post on Twitter carrying picture of a minor girl and a woman”.
May 20, 2019 -
Sexual harassment at workplace: NCW data shows upward trend
In January 2019, NCW has registered 29 cases under the specific category of complaints of ‘Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace’
February 9, 2019 -
BJP MLA Sadhana Singh served notice over remarks on Mayawati
The NCW's action comes a day after Singh apologised, saying she did not intend to insult anyone.
January 21, 2019 -
NCW to issue notice to BJP MLA Sadhana Singh for remarks on Mayawati
In a statement, Sadhana Singh has expressed regrets for the offensive remarks made by her
January 20, 2019 -
Sexist post by JU professor: NCW begins probe, team visits university
NCW chairperson to visit campus once Vice-Chancellor Suranjan Das returns from outstation trip
January 18, 2019 -
NCW defunct, pliant to PM Modi, says All India Mahila Congress president
Dev hit back asking where was the NCW when the girls of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) were assaulted. It happens to be PM Modi’s constituency.
January 11, 2019 -
AIR official accused of sexually harassing 9 women, found guilty, demoted
Earlier, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi wrote to I&B Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore to ensure that a 'sensitive and fair system' is put in place at the AIR to address the sexual harassment complaints.
December 8, 2018 -
AIR sexual harassment: NCW seeks Prasar Bharti, I&B reports
The move came in response of complaints received from the office bearers of AIR Casual Announcer and Comperes Union alleging they were sexually harassed.
November 16, 2018 -
Woman killed in Uttar Pradesh for objecting to smoking, NCW seeks report
The deceased and her family were on their way to Bihar for taking part in Chhath puja festivities, police had said.
November 12, 2018 -
Delhi HC junks PIL asking Centre, NCW to inquire about #MeToo cases on social media
A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao said, “We are not inclined to entertain it. Please don't waste our time. Let the affected individual come. Dismissed.”
October 31, 2018 -
‘MeToo’ movement: NCW urges women to lodge written complaints
The commission appreciated the bravery shown by the women who have spoken out and continue to come forward to help punish the perpetrators of such incidents.
October 10, 2018