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Karnataka minister asks sex workers to be termed 'oppressed women': Oppression can't be defined by class
Theladiesfinger •The women and child development minister of Karnataka has instructed officials to henceforth refer to all sex workers as “damanitra mahila”.
Air hostess sexual harassment row: Maneka Gandhi meets victim, tells Air India to complete inquiry by June
Fp Staff •The incident happened on Monday after Union WCD minister Maneka Gandhi met the air hostess working at Air India.
Sexual harassment of women at workplaces rose by 45% in the last three years, says report
Indiaspend •As many as 1,971 cases of sexual harassment of women at workplace were registered in four years till 12 December, 2017.
Maneka Gandhi writes to Bollywood producers urging for safe, inclusive workspace for women
•Maneka Gandhi-led Women and Child Development ministry wants to extend the reach and implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition Redressal) Act, 2013.
Maneka Gandhi says never heard men commit suicide; NCRB data states otherwise
•Maneka Gandhi's answer to a query, during a Facebook Live session, about the government's initiative to reduce suicide rates among men has left several people fuming.
Maneka Gandhi hospitalised in Pilibhit, likely to be flown to Delhi
Ians •Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi was on Friday admitted to a hospital in Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh after she complained of pain in the stomach, an aide said.
Maneka Gandhi asks Rajnath Singh to allot one-third of vacant posts in police to women
Fp Staff •Maneka Gandhi wrote to Home Minister Rajnath Singh, asking him to ensure that one-third of vacant posts in police are filled by women.
Maneka Gandhi asks women, children to report abuse cases on Twitter using #HelpMeWCD
Fp Staff •Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has on Twitter promised assured assistance to any woman or child facing harassment or violence.
Maternity Bill fails to keep working mothers' interest in forefront
Deya Bhattacharya •The Maternity Bill, while a laudable move forward, has its flaws, and does not, in my opinion, keep the interest of working mothers at the forefront.
Nirbhaya scheme: Maneka Gandhi announces compensation fund for minor victims of sexual crimes
•Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on announced the setting up of a compensation fund under Nirbhaya scheme to provide financial help to children who are victims of sexual crimes.