E-Meeting with Director/ Medical Superintendent of Psychiatric Homes to discuss the various measures taken by hospital authorities for the female in-patients during pandemic COVID-19 and the action taken report on the Psychiatric Home report On 20.08.2020 (10:30 am to 12:00 pm)

@NCWIndia Chairperson Rekha Sharma held an e-meeting with 30 police officials, including state #DGPs and their representatives. The meeting discussed steps taken by states to ensure immediate relief to victims of #DomesticViolence in critical times of #COVID19

State DGPS apprised Chairperson of SOPs adopted to address #DomesticViolence, #CyberCrime and issues of #WomenMigrantWorkers

NCW has requested police chiefs of states to appoint a nodal officer for the Commission and to start a #Whatsapp helpline number for #women to reach out personally

Webinar hosted by Lovely Professional University, on the "Socio-Legal Framework for Optimizing Women Entrepreneurship in India". Guest Speaker NCW India Chairperson Smt. Rekha Sharma shared insights and strength on #IndiaForward #AatmNirbharBharat vision amidst lockdown & role of women.

Session in progress on video conference with all States DG/IG (Prisons) for discussions, update & action taken on Advisory/Recommendation sent earlier by National Commission for Women to improve the condition of Female Prison Wards/Barracks in wake of the #COVID19 crises.

NCW organizes "Consultation on Assisting Women Led Enterprises" in association with Minsitry of MSME, to improve the potential and productivity of women led MSMEs in the country through various effective measures - Skills, Technology, Finance, Market Access to building Infrastructure.

The 2-Day Workshop on "Sexual Harrasment of Women at Workplace" was inaugrated at Jawaharlal Nehru University with NCW Chairperson, Smt. Rekha Sharma, as Chief Guest, in collaboration with NCW & Internal Complaint Committee, JNU.

NCW organized a Seminar on "Empowering Women through Entrepreneurship" in collaboration with Women Studies Centre, Mizoram University, Aizwal. Chairperson Smt. Rekha Sharma opens the addressing remarks to the Scholars, Faculty & Participants. Women Entreprenuers from Mizoram shared their success stories at the Seminar. They had good interactions with Chairperson, Members and Member Secretary of the Commission.

A panel discussion was also conducted at seminar wtih the panellists Dr. C Vanlalrangsama, IES, Secretary, Dept. of Planning and Program Implementation (Govt. of Mizoram), Prof. Darun Kumar, IIT Guwahati, Dr Rama Ramaswamy, Dept. of Commerce, Mizoram University.

NCW Inquiry Team led by Member Dr. Rajul L. Desai, along with Advocate Malshree Gadhvi (DLSA) visited the Sahjanand Girls Institute at Bhuj on 16/Feb/2020 to discuss the incident of 'Strip Test'. Three Females held responsible are suspended by the Administration.

NCW organized a National Seminar on “Prevention & Abolition of the Practice of Witch Hunting in India”, in collaboration with National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, Jharkhand

NCW Chairperson Smt. Rekha Sharma inaugurated the National Seminar on "Gender Based Violence in India: Social Norms, Social Work & Social Change" organized by Maharaja Sayajiro University, Faculty of Social Work at Vadodara, Gujurat 

National Commission for Women (NCW) and UN Women organized a National Consultation on the Review of Beijing+25, to galvanize all stakeholders to implement actions that remove the most conspicuous barriers to gender equality. The aim of the consultation was to bring together civil society and the women and youth of India, gender equality advocates from all walks of life, in a national public conversation on the urgent actions that need to be taken for the realization of gender equality.

The inaugural session was attended by Governor of Chhattisgarh, Smt. Anusuiya Uikey, Secretary Ministry of women and Child development, Rabindra Panwar and Ms, Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women.

The objectives of the Consultation were to assess progress and challenges to the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in India over the past 5 year, discuss lessons learned, priority actions required to realized gender equality and the empowerment of women by 2030, discuss emerging areas that have impact on women’s empowerment.

Smt. Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, NCW held a meeting with NGOs working towards the welfare of women in Uttar Pradesh on 25th November 2019. The meeting was held at UP Mahila Aayog office in Lucknow in the presence of Smt. Vimla Batham, Chairperson and Smt. Sushma Singh, Vice-Chairperson UP Mahila Aayog. 

Mrs. Rekha Sharma, Member, National Commission for Women attended International Conference on Protection of rights of the Migrant Workers in Kathmandu, Nepal from November 12th to 14th 2019. She spoke about the issues of women migrant workers at the conference.

Smt. Rekha Sharma had an interactive meeting with the senior police officials of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The meeting was convened by DGP Shri Dependra Pathak.

A Mahila Jan Sunwai was convened by @NCWIndia in #Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on 20.02.2019 where out of the 50 cases taken up, more than 40 were settled. In addition to this, 15 fresh cases were also taken up.

Ms Kamlesh Gautam, Member, NCW attended a program as chief guest in Firojabad on 27.01.2017

यौन उत्पीड़न मामले में National Commission for Women ने आकाशवाणी के डीजी और प्रसार भारती के सीईओ से की मुलाकात

Glimpses of the Mahila Jan Sunwai conducted by the National Commission for Women in #Aligarh on 04.01.2019.

A total of 58 cases were taken up - out of which more that 30 were closed- during the Jan Sunwai chaired by Member Smt. Kamlesh Gautam.

Member Smt. Chandramukhi Devi called on Smt. Draupadi Murmu, Hon'ble Govenor of Jharkhand at Raj Bhawan in #Ranchi

They discussed at length various issues related to women in the state.

#OneStopCentres play a vital role in helping women in distress across the country.

On 28.12.2018, a team from the National Commission for Women led by Member Smt Chandramukhi Devi, conducted a surprise visit of one such facility in #Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to review the range of services provided to women in the region.

On 28.12.208, the National Commission for Women conducted two Mahila Jan Sunwais in Uttar Pradesh.

The 2nd Mahila Jan Sunwai was held at Police Line, #Agra and was chaired by Member Smt. Kamlesh Gautam.

Superintendent of Police, Agra and concerned IOs of cases were present and 52 cases were taken up by the NCW team.

Member Ms. Soso Shaiza attended a 'Consultation on Human Trafficking' organized by PRAYAS - to commemorate their 30 years journey of combating Human Trafficking- on 13.12.2018 in New Delhi. Survivors of human trafficking attended the programme and shared their stories.

Miss Tikhala Itaye, Chair, SheDecidesGFI visited the Commission on 13th December, 2018. Smt. Rekha Sharma, Member Smt. Chandramukhi Devi and senior officials of the National Commission for Women had an insightful discussion with Miss Tikhala and shared views and experiences on various issues related to women.

Smt. Rekha Sharma chairs the 2nd consultation meeting for finalising tools of #SwadharGreh survey today at the Commission.

Member Ms. Soso Shaiza, Member Smt. Chandramukhi Devi, senior officials of NCW and various stakeholders are also present.

The National Commission for Women, in partnership with Facebook and Cyber Peace Foundation, launched the ''Digital Literacy & Online Safety Programme for North East Women'' in Imphal, Manipur. The North East edition of the ''Digital Literacy Programme'' was launched by Dr. Najma Heptulla, Hon''ble Governor of Manipur. Ms. Nemcha Kipgen, Hon''ble Minister of Social Justice & Cooperation, Smt. Rekha Sharma, Hon''ble Chairperson, National Commission for Women, Ms. Soso Shaiza, Hon'ble Member, National Commission for Women were also present for the launch. Over 400 students from Imphal and various districts of Manipur participated in the inauguration function and attended the first ''Digital Shakti'' training programme.

Member Smt. Soso Shaiza and Member Smt. Chandramukhi Devi interacted with final semester LLB students visiting from Durgapur Institute of Legal Studies, West Bengal on November 29th 2018

The National Commission for Women (NCW) organized a one-day consultation regarding law review on “Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace” (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 on November 17th, 2018 in the premises of the National Commission for Women, New Delhi.

The National Commission for Women as per its mandates has been reviewing legal safeguards for women and recommending remedial legislatives measures.

In compliance with its mandates and considering the recent spurt in sexual harassment reported in the media, it was decided to take up the review of the POSH Act with a view to examine whether existing provisions of the Act require any amendments.

Experts including Justice Sujata Manohar (Retd.), Justice G. Rohini (Retd.), Prof. (Dr) G.S. Bajpai, Registrar, National Law University, New Delhi, Advocate Flavia Agnes, Advocate Madhu Mehra, Ms. Suneeta Dhar, Pam Pajput, Prof. (Dr.) Mrinal Satish, various other stakeholders attended the meeting to deliberate on the various lacunae identified in the Act and made recommendations for the proper implementation of the Act in addressing the issues of sexual harassment of women at all workplaces in the country.

As part of #vigilanceweek2018, Smt. Rekha Sharma administered the ''Integrity Pledge'' at the Commission today. National Commission for Women employees took the Pledge affirming their commitment to eradicate corruption and to uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity at all times.

A consultation meeting on ‘Economic Rehabilitation of Women Deserted by NRI Husbands’ was organised by the National Commission for Women on 23/10/2018 at the Centre for Social Work, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The broad purpose of this meeting was to formulate a systematic plan of partnership between NCW and NGOs in #Punjab for measures towards rehabilitation of women and their children affected on account of various issues arising from #NRIMarriages

The meeting was chaired by Shri K.L. Sharma, Joint Secretary, NCW

Smt. Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women interacted with beneficiaries of various women empowerment and welfare schemes on 08/10/2018 in Patna. She also reviewed the progress of the implementation of these schemes being carried out by the Bihar Women & Child Development Department and Health Department.

Gender Sensitization Programme for Himachal Pradesh Police at 2nd IRBn Sakoh in Dharamshala. Around 60 police of rank of SI, ASI, and Head Constable, a medical officer, and an NGO representative participated in the workshop on 05/10/2018

Shri Alok Rawat, Member, National Commission for Women visited #Chhattisgarh to take review all women-related central government schemes and their implementation in the State. Shri Alok Rawat, Member, National Commission for Women visited Chhattisgarh to take review all women-related central government schemes and their implementation in the State. Representatives of the Chhattisgarh Women & Child Development Deptt. and Heath Deptt. were also present.

This week is International Week of the Deaf and today representatives of the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) visited the Commission to raise awareness about the Deaf Community, sign languages, and the rights of deaf individuals.

Smt. Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women met the team of Gauravi (Sakhi)- #OneStopCentre in Bhopal. Their tireless efforts to ensure safety and security for distressed women through services ranging from social support, counselling, legal aid and temporary shelter is admirable.

Smt. Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women with ‘Aayog Sakhis’ of Madhya Pradesh. These ‘Aayog Sakhis’ are part of a committee formed by the Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Women for speedy redressal of complaints at the block and district level. Aside from complaint redressal, ''Aayog Sakhis'' also work tirelessly to enable women to understand the method of access to the legal systems by conducting legal awareness programmes at district and sub-district levels in the state.

Special Programme to Felicitate Dr Najma Heptulla, Honorable Governor of Manipur on being awarded Outstanding Parliamentarian Award

Panel Discussion titled "Perspective : Political Participation & Representation of Women in India" - Venue - Auditorium, National Commission for Women, New Delhi, Delhi

As part of the National Commission for Women’s (NCW) ongoing endeavor to bring a higher level of sensitivity among police personnel, the Commission conducted a one-day Gender Sensitization Training Programme for the Bihar Police force on 17th July at the Bihar Agriculture Management & Extension Training Institute (BAMETI), Patna, Bihar.

NCW organized gender sensitization workshop in Kerala Police Academy on 05.07.2018, 700 police officials / trainees attended the workshop.