Lucknow, July 27: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian on Saturday expressed deep concern over the alarming frequency of crimes against women, informing that around 51 FIRs concerning violence against women are registered every hour across India.
Speaking at a symposium on ‘Women’s Safety at Work and Public Spaces’ in Lucknow, Justice Ramasubramanian underscored the urgent need for heightened awareness, stronger law enforcement, and systemic reforms to ensure women's safety and uphold their dignity in both public and professional settings.
Highlighting the stark contrast between the nation's cultural veneration of goddesses and the persistent violence faced by women, the NHRC chief called for introspection and action. He also recalled the long and challenging journey that led to the enactment of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act in 2013.
The symposium, jointly organized by the NHRC and the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Chair at the Department of Sociology, University of Lucknow, brought together legal experts, academicians, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for addressing gender-based violence in workplaces and public spaces across the country.
An official NHRC statement emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to create safer environments for women amid rising incidents of violence and harassment.
