The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) is hosting a webinar on August 27th, 2024, to discuss strategies for enhancing women’s safety in the tourism sector. The event features a panel of industry experts and aims to create safer travel environments for women.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for simple and accessible justice during his speech at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Rajasthan High Court. He lauded India’s legal reforms, including the adoption of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the modernization of the judicial system, as key steps towards achieving ‘Justice for All’. Modi also condemned crimes against women, reiterating his commitment to their safety.
Following violent protests in Maharashtra sparked by the Badlapur sexual assault case, the state government has announced comprehensive safety measures for women and children, including mandatory self-defense training, increased surveillance, and stricter staff verification in educational institutions.
Tanushree Dutta, a former Bollywood actress and prominent figure in the #MeToo movement, has criticized the recent report on working conditions for women in the Malayalam film industry. She deems such reports as ‘useless’ and calls for stricter action instead of merely producing paperwork. Dutta emphasizes the need to address the issue of predators and their enablers, advocating for a comprehensive cinema law with real enforcement.
Actress Sanam Shetty has brought to light the issue of ‘casting couch’ in the Tamil film industry, urging for a thorough investigation to protect actors. She drew parallels to the Justice K Hema Committee’s report on the Malayalam film industry and advocated for greater safety measures for women in the entertainment industry.
In response to the tragic murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, the West Bengal government has launched ‘Rattirer Shaathi,’ a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving the safety of women working night shifts. The initiative includes a mandatory mobile app with alarm features, designated safe zones, and increased police presence, as well as sensitization programs for government and private organizations.
Bollywood celebrities have joined the nationwide outcry following the horrific rape and murder of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata. Actors like Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, and many others have condemned the incident, highlighting the ongoing issue of women’s safety in India. The incident has sparked protests and calls for a nationwide medical strike, drawing attention to the growing violence against medical professionals.
Silchar Medical College and Hospital in Assam issued an advisory asking female doctors and staff to avoid isolated areas at night, sparking widespread criticism. The advisory, issued in the wake of a rape-murder incident in Kolkata, was quickly withdrawn after protests from students and social media users who condemned it as misogynistic and demanded increased security measures instead of restrictions on women.
A 27-year-old woman was violently assaulted by a car driver in Pune after a road rage incident. The driver, who pursued her for two kilometers, has been arrested along with a woman accompanying him. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, highlighting concerns about women’s safety in the city.
A 22-year-old man named Girish, also known as Vishwa, has been arrested by the Karnataka Police for the murder of a 20-year-old woman, Anjali Ambiger, in Hubballi on Wednesday. The victim’s family alleges that they had informed the police about the accused’s threats against the victim, who was stabbed to death at her home in Veerapur Oni. Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar stated that the accused will be taken into custody after receiving medical treatment for severe facial and head injuries. A police inspector and a woman head constable have been suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the incident. The murder comes after the recent stabbing death of another young woman, Neha Hiremath, by her former classmate in Hubballi in April. The incidents have raised concerns about the safety of women in the area.
