Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida emphasized the importance of raising one's voice against sexual harassment at the workplace, stating that it is not a crime to demand justice. She was speaking at a workshop on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, held at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar.
Key Highlights:
- Zero Tolerance: Parida stressed that sexual harassment will not be tolerated and encouraged women to speak out against such incidents.
- Awareness and Safety: She emphasized the need for awareness and safety measures to protect women at workplaces, suggesting that similar workshops should be organized across all workplaces.
- Empowering Women: The Deputy Chief Minister urged women to be empowered and confident, saying that raising their voice for their rights is not a crime, but tolerating crimes silently is.
Workshop Details:
- Organized by: Women and Child Development Department
- Participants: Male and female employees of Lok Seva Bhavan
- Objective: To create awareness about the Sexual Harassment Act and promote a safe and respectful work environment.