POSH to address sexual harassment in workplaces

The Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) has initiated a series of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) workshops at FTCCI, Red Hills on Tuesday, to address sexual harassment in workplaces and communities. The inaugural session focuses on educating Internal Committee members from various organisations about the POSH Act, 2013. The primary objective of this programme is to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding the Act and empower organisations to implement it effectively.
The POSH Act, which mandates the formation of Internal Committees in all organisations, is crucial for ensuring a safe and secure environment for employees, particularly women. However, despite this legal mandate, there is still a need for greater awareness and understanding of the Act’s provisions among companies.
The workshop series is designed to address these gaps by offering comprehensive training that includes legal aspects, psychological insights into the behavior of perpetrators and a better understanding of the vulnerabilities faced by victims. Shikha Goel, Director General of Women Safety, who has been a driving force behind initiatives like the Sahas Portal and SHE Teams, has been instrumental in organising this workshop and ensuring that it addresses key areas of concern.
Kothakota Sreenivasa Reddy, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad city and Chairman, HCSC, also extended his support, recognising the importance of such initiatives in the wake of recent workplace incidents.