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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Spl action plan to educate rural women on laws: Women's panel chief
Vijayawada: The Women's Commission is working effectively with the goal of increasing respect for women. Due to the previous government's inaction, the Women's Commission became inactive in addressing attacks, harassment and injustices against women, leading to a loss of public trust in the commission, said Rayapati Sailaja, chairperson of State Women's Commission. She said in a statement here on Monday that since assuming charge as the chairperson of the Women's Commission, she had prepared plans to raise awareness and prevent atrocities against women and girls. When heinous acts occurred, the commission immediately spoke with the victims and stood by them, ensuring that perpetrators are punished. The commission is also reviewing with officials to prevent rapes and atrocities against women in the State. The Commission is working to instill confidence in women, assuring them that the Women's Commission will not stand by if even one woman faces injustice. The Women's Commission plays a crucial role in confronting injustices against women in society. Unlike in the past, this time the Women's Commission is free from political pressure, maintaining political neutrality and operating with a focus on justice. 'Our aim is to provide immediate assistance to victimised women, regardless of their affiliation with ruling or opposition parties,' she said. The Women's Commission will always be at the forefront of implementing women's legal rights and protections. From receiving complaints from victims to ensuring investigative authorities take action, the commission operates with unwavering oversight. The commission will raise awareness about legal protections under IPC sections, POCSO, domestic violence and POSH Acts among young women and working women in rural areas. 'Additionally, we are planning to conduct awareness sessions on laws and justice for girls in schools and colleges,' she said. The commission will introduce a new and effective Women's Commission to the public, unlike anything seen before. The commission will reassure women and stand by victims. It is essential for the Women's Commission, which works for women's rights, protection and welfare, to remain impartial and independent, free from political pressure, Sailaja said.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rayapati Sailaja takes charge as Andhra Pradesh state women's commission chairperson
Guntur: Andhra Pradesh state women's commission chairperson Rayapati Sailaja said the commission will launch a crackdown against those involved in crimes against women , which will also include obscene and hate posts against women in social media. Sailaja, who assumed charge as chairperson of the women's commission on Monday, spearheaded the Amaravati farmers' agitation from the front during the YSRCP regime. Warning of serious consequence against those making unsolicited comments against women in social media, she said they will seek the support of police in such cases and bring the perpetrators to book. "My goal is women's empowerment , and I will work above political affiliations. Strict action will be taken if injustice is done to any woman in the state. No one will be spared if attempts are made to trample women's rights," she warned. She alleged that complaints were neglected by the women's commission in the state over the past five years. "Justice will be delivered to every complainant by addressing pending cases. Those posting obscene content against women on social media must change their behaviour, or be ready to face strict action," she said, adding that issues would be escalated to the National Women's Commission, if necessary, to resolve problems. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ótimas notícias para os cidadãos brasileiros! Leia mais Undo She further said that the commission would organize awareness sessions and programs starting from the school level to foster respect for women among students, as it will bring a positive societal change. She urged people to bring any injustice faced by women across the state to the commission's attention, and assured prompt action to resolve issues. "A website will be developed under the commission's supervision to facilitate filing complaints online and tracking their status," she said, while vowing to restore the former glory of the women's commission. Sailaja thanked chief minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan, IT minister Nara Lokesh, Union minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, and other leaders for "entrusting me with this important responsibility".
