NCW Launches 24/7 Helpline For Women Who Encounter Violence
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has introduced a 24X7 online help service to assist the affected women who are subjected to sexual harassment and violence. Women can call "7827170170" and a team of trained experts and specialists will offer swift responses. The number will also give access to one-stop centers, psycho-social counseling, and other services. The service will be operated from the Delhi office of the NCW.
Tags: Women Safety, NCW, Women Helpline, Delhi
Courtesy: The Logical Indian
Oxfam Study Finds Nirbhaya Fund Going Underutilised, Underfunded
A report by Oxfam India surfaced that funds allocated to Nirbhaya fund largely go "unutilized" and "underfunded." The study revealed that Rs 4357.62 crore funds allocated during 2019-20 remained unused owing to the unclear mechanism. Besides, schemes like 181 women helpline, Swadhar Greh and Fast Track Courts received grim 0.07% of 2021-22 budget allocations. Reportedly, the Nirbhaya Fund was launched in 2013 after the 2012 brutal… read-more
Tags: Women Safety, Union Budget 2021, nirbhaya, One Stop Centre, Fast Track Court, Women Helpline
Courtesy: The Print