-Seema Kumari
Today is ‘International Women’s Day’. International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on 8 March all over the world. The main objective of celebrating this day is to promote the rights of women. The day celebrates the success, perseverance, empowerment and achievements of women at the international level. Along with raising voice on the injustice done to women, emphasis is also given on their empowerment.
This year the United Nations declared the theme of the day as ‘Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow’. In the 21st century, where we are talking about women’s equality, even today there are many women who do not know about their rights and are victims of mental, physical and psychological violence from home to office. . Let us know about some such rights about which every woman should be aware –
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According to experts, be it wages or offices, it is seen in many places that there is a difference in the salary of men and women for the same work. Women are often paid less than men. But, it is very important for every woman to be aware that, under the Equal Remuneration Act, there cannot be any discrimination on the basis of gender in wages or wages. There is a provision for equal pay for men and women for equal work.
All women must know about the law related to ‘Divorce’ (Indian Divorce Amendment Act, 2001). Especially, if you are married, then you must be aware of this law. Marital rape and communicable STDs (for a period of two years or more before marriage) can become grounds for divorce under this law. Having a physical relationship after marriage without consent can lead to divorce.
According to sources, on the basis of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act of 2005, every woman has the right to raise her voice against domestic violence. Domestic violence includes not only physical abuse but also mental, sexual and economic abuse. If you are a victim of domestic violence, then you have a legal right to raise your voice against it.
Under the Sexual Harassment of Women At Workplace Act, 2013, five types of behavior at the workplace are considered sexual harassment. These include physical contact, soliciting sexual favours, giving sexual remarks, showing pornographic photos or videos, and any unwanted physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature. If any person in the office touches a woman inappropriately or makes lewd remarks or asks for sexual favors from her, then it will be considered wrong under the Act 2013 and on the basis of this, strict action can be taken against the person.
Under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971, if a woman’s physical and mental health is deteriorating due to the child being pregnant, then legally she has the right to abortion in the first trimester.