Andhra Pradesh State Women’s Commission Chairperson Vasireddy Padma on Tuesday said that a new social movement was required to be launched to help women tackle domestic violence and sexual harassment at workplace in the State.
Speaking to newsmen here, Ms. Padma said women still did not have strong support to raise their voice against domestic violence and sexual assault at workplace.
“Above 80% of crime against women has roots of domestic violence. Tackling domestic violence and sexual harassment, particularly in higher educational institutions and government offices, is remaining a major challenge in the State,” observed Ms. Padma.
