TNN | Mar 11, 2012, 03.36AM IST
NOIDA: In a bid to ensure women's safety, Gautam Budh Nagar police launched a booklet designed specially for the needs of women.
The booklet, which highlights safety measures for women, including martial art techniques and details of various laws formulated by the government, is available in both Hindi and English. "The booklet has been designed with the aim of providing valuable information to women in the district.
The information itself will not be enough to empower them, but it is an important step in the right direction," said Avadesh Kumar Vijeta, SSP traffic, Gautam Budh Nagar police.
Noida-based NGO SADRAG launched the booklet along with the district police. Activists associated with the NGO said the booklet intends to create a platform through which women can pressure the police into taking action. "We have encountered a number of cases where police officials have shown apathy towards women who have been victimized. This booklet is like a passport for women to challenge such inaction," said Dr Mala Bhandari, SADRAG.
The booklet contains essential information on various laws regarding domestic violence, basic education, economic abuse, eve-teasing, rape, consent for marriage, dowry, pregnancy, workplace etc. It also mentions what a woman can do in case she encounters sexual harassment at the workplace and highlights instructions on filing an FIR. "The booklet is a tool that will bridge the gap between women and police personnel. A sense of fear stops victimized women from seeking justice," said Savita Singh, director, School of Gender Studies, IGNOU.
The booklet will be distributed at various community centres, workplaces and police stations.
Link: Women’s safety: Cops release handbook
The booklet, which highlights safety measures for women, including martial art techniques and details of various laws formulated by the government, is available in both Hindi and English. "The booklet has been designed with the aim of providing valuable information to women in the district.
The information itself will not be enough to empower them, but it is an important step in the right direction," said Avadesh Kumar Vijeta, SSP traffic, Gautam Budh Nagar police.
Noida-based NGO SADRAG launched the booklet along with the district police. Activists associated with the NGO said the booklet intends to create a platform through which women can pressure the police into taking action. "We have encountered a number of cases where police officials have shown apathy towards women who have been victimized. This booklet is like a passport for women to challenge such inaction," said Dr Mala Bhandari, SADRAG.
The booklet contains essential information on various laws regarding domestic violence, basic education, economic abuse, eve-teasing, rape, consent for marriage, dowry, pregnancy, workplace etc. It also mentions what a woman can do in case she encounters sexual harassment at the workplace and highlights instructions on filing an FIR. "The booklet is a tool that will bridge the gap between women and police personnel. A sense of fear stops victimized women from seeking justice," said Savita Singh, director, School of Gender Studies, IGNOU.
The booklet will be distributed at various community centres, workplaces and police stations.
Link: Women’s safety: Cops release handbook
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