The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on October 27, 2026, issued an advisory regarding Women’s Safety at Workplaces and Public Spaces.
The following has been stated: -
•The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, issued an advisory, to ten Union Ministries, the Chairperson of the Railway Board, and the Chief Secretaries/Administrators of all States and Union Territories to strengthen women’s safety at workplaces and public spaces.
•The advisory identifies eight key areas for action, including awareness of sexual harassment, safety infrastructure, bystander intervention, police response, survivor support, cybercrime against women and long-term reforms.
•The NHRC has urged the concerned authorities to implement the recommendations and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within two months detailing progress.
[Notification No.: 2328904]
