RAS 2021: Male security guard seen cutting sleeves of top worn by female candidate at exam centre, NCW takes cognisance
NCW said, "It is utterly humiliating to make women go through such harassment and NCW strongly condemns the shameful incident. The Commission has taken suo motu cognizance in the matter.”
Oct 28, 2021, 15:00 PM IST
Making ‘Me Too’ accused Charanjit Singh Channi Chief Minister is betrayal, threat to women’s safety: NCW chief
Recalling that Channi was accused during the ‘Me Too’ movement in 2018, Sharma said that he was not worthy to become CM.
Sep 20, 2021, 16:08 PM IST
Zero tolerance for sexual abuse of children, says Twitter, NCW asks it to remove 'all pornographic' content
Yesterday, the Delhi Police Cyber Cell registered a case against Twitter based on a complaint filed by National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR).
Jun 30, 2021, 17:22 PM IST
Shweta Tiwari's estranged husband Abhinav Kohli to face legal action from NCW after explosive CCTV footage video? Here's what we know
On Wednesday, the National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma took to Twitter to acknowledge the explosive video uploaded by TV actress Shweta Tiwari.
May 14, 2021, 13:15 PM IST
National Commission for Women celebrates International Women's Day 2021, Smriti Irani hails PM Modi's initiatives for women welfare
Irani highlighted the initiatives taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the welfare of women especially the construction of toilets.
Mar 10, 2021, 20:17 PM IST
NCW takes cognisance of threats to Kangana Ranaut, demands arrest of Shiv Sena MLA Pratap Sarnaik
The NCW issued a letter in this regard to Maharashtra DGP S K Jaiswal saying the commission has taken serious note of the 'hatred and threats' given on social media against a woman by persons holding responsible positions.
Sep 05, 2020, 09:45 AM IST
NCW takes cognizance of Bhim Army chief's demeaning tweets on women, requests UP DGP to take strict action
Aazad allegedly used vulgar words in the tweets during his conversation with women on March 23, 2018, and April 16, 2018.
Jun 19, 2020, 13:13 PM IST
NCW takes cognizance of alleged assault on Gargi college students
The girl students of Gargi college are still waiting for their molesters to get arrested. Few students from the all-girls college alleged that they were sexually assaulted on campus during their annual cultural fest, 'Reverie', this week by men who forced their way in while security guards, while the police posted in the area did nothing. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also taken cognizance of alleged sexual assault on students of Gargi College. A team of the Commission visited the college on February 10 amid the protest rally by the students.
Feb 10, 2020, 18:48 PM IST
Physical torture, no treatment for HIV patient: Women's commission report on shelter homes
Out of 26 Swadhar Greh, only one is running as per the guidelines of the scheme, according to the report submitted to the NCW by the inspection committee.
Dec 17, 2018, 15:04 PM IST
Woman killed 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.
Nov 13, 2018, 00:21 AM IST
Most women go through sexual harassment, should report to police: NCW chief Rekha Sharma on #MeToo movement
In a statement, Sharma pointed out that if women who have been victims of sexual assault and harassment don't complain then the predators get a reason to do the same with other women.
Oct 10, 2018, 15:32 PM IST
After churches, minorities panel opposes NCW's call for ban on 'confessions'
According to the National Commission for Minorities, confessions in churches are an integral part of Christianity and cannot be interfered with.
Jul 29, 2018, 08:00 AM IST
National Commission for Women rejects survey that said India is most dangerous place for women
The survey had said women were safer in Afghanistan, Syria, Somalia and Saudi Arabia than they are in India.
Jun 27, 2018, 08:18 AM IST
NCW, Airbnb to create livelihood options for northeast's women
10 women from Meghalaya, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh will be trained by Airbnb and provided with livelihood opportunities in tourism, hospitality and other skill-oriented initiatives.
A doctor may just have demolished the 'semen balloon' story on Twitter
Throwing balloons at people without their consent is wrong. Don't throw balloons at people without their consent.
Mar 02, 2018, 15:14 PM IST
NCW rushes team to LSR after ‘semen-filled’ balloons thrown on students
The incident came to light when one of the students of Lady Shri Ram College reported that a balloon “filled with liquid” was thrown on her and “it dried white” on her black leggings.
Feb 28, 2018, 21:33 PM IST
Shocking: At least 2 women harassed at work daily in 2017, says women's panel
At least two women faced harassment at workplace daily in India in 2017, states the National Commission for Women (NCW).
Dec 17, 2017, 12:12 PM IST
Kerala 'love jihad' case: Hadiya's father does not allow state women commission to meet her
The chairperson of Kerala State Women's Commission was on Monday denied permission to visit Hadiya, the Hindu woman from Kerala who converted to Islam after marrying a Muslim man.
Nov 20, 2017, 20:40 PM IST
Kerala love jihad: Hadiya is doing well, there's no security threat, says NCW chief
National Commission for Women acting chairperson Rekha Sharma on Monday met Hadiya, the Hindu woman from Kerala who converted to Islam after marrying a Muslim man.
Nov 06, 2017, 20:40 PM IST
Marriage is not an exemption to protect children from sexual offences: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that to protect children from sexual offences, marriage is not an exemption under the law, even though section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (which defines the offence of rape), cites that intercourse or sexual act by a man with his wife not below 15 years, is not rape.
Sep 01, 2017, 07:41 AM IST
