KUPWARA, OCTOBER 22: The SANKALP-Hub for Empowerment of Women (SHEW), Mission Shakti, Department of Social Welfare, Kupwara in collaboration with Tehsil Legal Service Authority Karnah today organised an Awareness-cum-Training Programme on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the SHE-Box Portal at Dak Bungalow, Tangdar.
The programme witnessed the active participation of a large number of women and men, along with representatives from various departments, including Health, Police, Education, Roads and Buildings (R&B), ICDS, Social Welfare, and other stakeholders.
Resource persons deputed by the Tehsil Legal Services Authority (TLSA) sensitised the participants about the provisions of the POSH Act, the prevention and redressal of sexual harassment at workplaces, and the importance of ensuring safe and dignified working environments for women.
The participants were also informed about the SHE-Box Portal, an online platform for reporting and addressing complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace. Various participating departments were sensitised regarding registration on the portal and the constitution of Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs), wherever applicable, to strengthen institutional mechanisms for addressing workplace harassment.
The District Programme Officer, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat who is also holding the charge of District Social Welfare Officer, Kupwara, appreciated the participation of all departments, resource persons, and other stakeholders and acknowledged their support in making the programme meaningful and successful.
The District Mission Coordinator (DMC) addressed the gathering and highlighted the emphasis being placed by the Government of India and the Ministry of Women and Child Development on women’s safety, dignity, and empowerment. The DMC stressed the importance of awareness, interdepartmental coordination, and effective implementation of the POSH Act to ensure safe working environments for women.
The initiative reflects the commitment of Mission Shakti and the Department of Social Welfare, Kupwara, towards promoting awareness, strengthening institutional mechanisms, and ensuring the safety, dignity, and empowerment of women, particularly in far-flung and border areas of the district.
