The Equilibrio Gazette
A brief bulletin for building safe workspaces!
This weekly newsletter is your gateway to staying current on relevant
laws (like POSH, POCSO, Transgender Persons Act, etc.) and the
psychosocial intersections that impact the workplace.
29th November 2024 | Issue No. 58
Upcoming Events
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Looking to enhance your understanding of DEIB practices? Join our DEIB Foundational Workshop to learn about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the workplace. This interactive session covers privilege, marginalization, allyship, and relevant Indian workplace laws. Join us on Nov 26 & Dec 10, 2024.
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The POCSO Act mandates reporting cases of child sexual abuse and applies to children under 18. It also integrates with the Juvenile Justice Act for offenders. To learn more about the roles and responsibilities of key authorities under the POCSO Act, visit our LinkedIn page.
Transgender individuals face significant gender-based violence (GBV), yet official data often underrepresents their experiences due to low crime reporting. Discrimination, lack of legal transition, and unaddressed harassment hinder justice. Let’s work to close these gaps and create safer spaces for the trans community during the 16 Days of Activism.
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, we mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Watch the video on our LinkedIn page and join the conversation on creating safer communities for women.
This International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, let’s reflect on how to support those grieving suicide loss with empathy and compassion. Grief is complex, and societal stigma around suicide makes it even harder. Join the conversation on our LinkedIn page.
Stay Current!
~ Spotlighting Landmark Judgments since passing of the Law!
I - LEGAL UPDATES
The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu’s government to frame rules under the POSH Act after a medical college failed to address sexual harassment complaints. The court criticized institutional failures and mandated awareness programs, an online dashboard for complaints, gender audits, and funds oversight to improve the implementation of the law.
The Punjab HC ruled against treating a juvenile, charged under the POCSO Act, as an adult due to a delayed psychological assessment. The court found that the required assessment, conducted over three years after the offense, compromised the juvenile’s rights. The juvenile was sentenced to three years, already served in detention.
II - Exploring Intersections
The Supreme Court criticized persistent discrimination against women in governance, highlighting the unfair treatment of a female Sarpanch in Chhattisgarh. Despite her successful efforts, delays and bureaucratic malice led to her unjust removal. The Court reinstated her, awarded compensation, and called for systemic reforms to support women in leadership roles.
Engage with us!
Here's your weekly food for thought through a Fun Fact or Quiz.
Have a burning question about POSH? Maybe Mental Health at Work, Child safety or DEI&B strategies? Drop us an email with your query and we would love to answer it, in all seriousness.
Answer: Social media platforms are being banned for various reasons, including concerns over privacy, national security, misinformation, cyberbullying, and the protection of children. Governments fear that these platforms are being used to spread harmful content, influence elections, and undermine cultural or political norms, leading to tighter regulations and, in some cases, full bans.
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