'Call It Out': Network18 & Truecaller to host event on women’s online safety on March 29

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Days after the successful launch of the ItsNotOk campaign on Women’s Day to generate awareness of women’s harassment, Network18 and Truecaller are now set to host an event named ‘The Call It Out Conclave’ on March 29 in New Delhi.

The event which is being held at the Oberoi Hotel will be addressing issues pertaining to online safety and security in today’s digital world and take into account the steps taken toward making the online space safer for women and building a safe environment for them where they can report harassment.

It will be attended by dignitaries including, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Bollywood star Raveena Tandon, Special Commissioner, Delhi Police, Shalini Singh, among others. There will also be a special address by Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Communications. Rakesh Asthana, Police Commissioner of Delhi, will also be giving a special address.

Besides enlightening the audience on tips to create cyber security awareness, speakers will also talk about cyber laws (for women against harassment) and the recourse available to report cases of harassment and future discourse with regards to women’s safety.