India makes neglect of parents a criminal offence

Indians who neglect their ageing parents face possible prison under a new law passed by worried politicians.

The law reflects concerns that rapid modernisation and a growth in nuclear families is undermining a centuries-old social fabric of extended families.

"At least now the elderly can have a roof to live under and food to eat in their old age," Gyan Prakash Pilania, a Hindu nationalist MP, was quoted as saying in local news reports.

Under the law, Indians can face up to a month in jail if found guilty of parental neglect.

The law also allows authorities to order children or relatives to pay a monthly maintenance allowance to the aged.

Source:Stuff.co.nz

EQUAL-L : ‘Symposium on the Distribution of Care Work between Women and Men’

The National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) invites you to a ‘Symposium on the Distribution of Care Work between Women and Men’

Sharing the Care Work

SPEAKERS

Professor Dr Kathleen Lynch, UCD Chair of

Equality Studies,

Cathal Mac Coille, Morning Ireland, RTE Radio 1



Date: Tuesday, November 20th 2007

Venue: The Fitzwilliam Hotel, Stephen’s Green,

Dublin 2

Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm (followed by lunch)


For reservations : Contact Enca on (01) 8898 471 or encagc@nwci.ie.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is essential.


The NWCI is hosting this event as part of the EU Year of Equal Opportunities. The aim of the event is to stimulate a more public debate on the issue of care (in particular, unpaid care work) between women and men and its impact on women’s equality.


Michelle Scanlan
Information Officer
National Women's Council of Ireland
Direct Line: 01-8898479
Phone: 01-8787248
Fax: 01-8787301
email:info@nwci.ie
web: www.nwci.ie

9 Marlborough Court
Marlborough Street
Dublin 1