In a world historically dominated by male leadership, women leaders have emerged as powerful forces of change. They are breaking stereotypes and challenging societal norms, proving that leadership knows no gender. As we enter an increasingl ...
Responsibility of Schools in stopping Digital Exploitation
Children and teenagers are more linked than ever in the rapidly digitising world of today. This exposes children to new dangers such as digital exploitation, which includes everything from sextortion, false information, and identity theft to online ...
Women Leaders: Caught in the Crossfire
Society typically associates leadership with traits of assertiveness, confidence, and decisiveness that are often categorized as “masculine.” But when women exhibit these traits, they are frequently judged harshly, called “too aggressive” or “unlika ...
Why do children lie about sexual abuse?
An article published by Fair Planet highlights data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), revealing a notable 8.7% increase in child abuse cases in India during 2022, amounting to a total of 162,000 reported cases. This surge coincided with ...
Maternity Benefits: Protection or Prejudice?
Have you ever wondered why many women are often asked questions like, "Are you married?" during job interviews? While this is a deeply personal question and can be considered an invasion of privacy, some hiring managers still ask it. ...
Role of Technology Platforms in Preventing Online Child Exploitation
Discover how tech platforms are helping prevent online child exploitation through AI detection, safety tools, and law enforcement collaboration. “The internet can either be a playground or a predator’s hunting ground. Tech platforms must de ...
Anvay Insights – Episode 9 | Child Safety & You – POCSO Basics for Organizations
Date: 30.05.2025 Time: 04:00pm-05.00 pm Venue: MS Teams Moderator: Divya R Objective: To explore the overlap between Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (“POCSO”) and the Sexual Harassment of Wo ...
Creating Safe Spaces: Ascend’s Commitment to Child Protection
At Ascend International School, child protection is more than just policy - it's a promise. In a recent event, the school conducted a dedicated training session on the POCSO Act, 2012 for its Child Protection Committee (CPC) in collaboration with ...
Beyond the Glass Ceiling: The Extra Hurdles for Women
Every career comes with its own leadership demands and challenges. However, for women, these hurdles are often amplified by additional barriers that they must navigate and overcome. For many decades, the global workforce was dominated by me ...
Role of Police in Investigating POCSO Cases
Explore how police play a critical role in POCSO case investigations—from child-friendly protocols to time-bound legal processes and survivor protection. “When a child trusts the system, justice begins with the uniform they first report to. ...
Role of NGOs in Supporting Sexually Abused Children
“There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela Sexual abuse of children is one of the most traumatic violations of human rights. In India, while legislation ...
From Doubt to Confidence: Turning Imposter Syndrome into Success
Imposter syndrome is a secret battle that many professionals face in the bustle of modern workplaces, where achievements are praised, and high standards are the norm. It often reveals itself in work settings. In the workplace, imposte ...