Tag: rights

Celebrating women fighting for their rights

It often takes considerable bravery to stand up for the rights of women. The UN, which is committed to empowering women and girls, works relentlessly with activists and organizations across the world, to protect women from abuse, support health initiatives, and improve lives. Women living under Taliban rule in Afghanistan August marked one year since… Continue reading Celebrating women fighting for their rights

Labor Code silent on the rights of the most numerous

The 1987 Constitution firmly recognizes and supports the rights of all workers.  Section 3 of  Article XIII (Social Justice and Human Rights) of the charter is unequivocal: “The State shall afford full protection to labor, local and overseas, organized and unorganized, and promote full employment and equality of employment opportunities… Read More

International Migrants Day: Providing Opportunity to International Community to Provide Rights and Dignity to

International Migrants Day Providing Respect, Dignity, Opportunity and Livelihood The International Migrants Day is observed every year on December 18 to discuss the challenges and difficulties that are faced by millions of migrants all over the world. The day also reflects Read More

Govt in deep slumber, SC orders recognising job rights for transgenders not followed, says HC

The state had told HC that while it was not against the trans persons, but as it has not yet framed any policy for the community, there were difficulties in creating the “third gender” option in online application forms for home department recruitments. Read More

Domestic Violence to Sexual Harassment at Workplace, Know How Constitution Guarantees Protection of Women’s Rights in #ClassesWithNews18

The Constitution has laws that safeguard women’s rights, such as right to equality, no gender-based discrimination in jobs, adequate means of livelihood, equal pay for equal work, just and humane working conditions, maternity leave among others Read More