WOMEN'S SAFETY IN INDIA
Women’s safety in India is a widely discussed and serious problem. Women are not safe either at home or outside. But our Indian constitution and judiciary established firm and detailed laws for women’s safety. This is the time to acknowledge and implement them to support women’s safety and freedom rights.
Laws for Women’s Safety
- Special Marriage Act 1954
- Indian Penal Code 1860
- Dowry Prohibition Act 1961
- Indian Divorce Act 1969
- Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
- Equal Remuneration Act 1976
- Indecent Representation of Women (Prevention) Act 1986
- Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act 1986
- National Commission for Women Act 1990
- Prohibition of Sex Selection Act 1994
- Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005
- Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012
- Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place Act 2013
WOMENS SAFETY INITIATIVE PLAN
Nirbhaya fund
Pursue measures targeted at improving the safety and security of women in the country and for the implementation of initiatives aimed at enhancing women’s safety.
181 helpline
Immediate and emergency response to women affected by violence. Service is available 24*7 hours.
One-stop centre (OSC)
The OSC will assist all women, including girls under the age of 18 years suffering from violence, regardless of caste, class, religion, region, sexual orientation or marital status.
Meri saheli
Meri Saheli’s initiative was launched as Pilot Project by Railway Protection Force (RPF) across the South Eastern Railway for the security of women passengers in trains originating in that zone.
Nirbhaya squad
The Mumbai Police has established 91 Nirbhaya Squads, consisting of specially trained women officers, to combat crimes against women.
These are the main schemes that help to keep women’s security in India.
Keep your Safety First
- Practice Awareness
- Use your sixth sense
- Take self-defence training
- Escape is always your best option
Everyone has the right to feel safe. We need to spread awareness bout women’s safety and strength. Because ignorance towards such things can cost in lifetime traumas or even losing someone. Let’s create a safe environment for everyone together.
Say yes to women’s safety in India.
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