Paryavaran Evam Prodyogiki Utthan Samiti (PEPUS) celebrated International Labour day on May 1st. Amongst issues discussed were how migrants can safeguard themselves from exploitation, the protection of female workers from harassment, and the status of female workers at construction sites.

Pepus staff addresses labourers on how to protect themselves from exploitation 

Project Director Mrs. Kamla ji speaks about various alternatives to protect female labourers from harassment and exploitation

Mr. Rakumar, PEPUS, addresses labourers about the history of ‘Majdoor Diwas’.

PEPUS Project Director Mrs. Kamla ji holds a discussion on the status of female labourers at work sites

Block coordinator, Shivmangal ji presents the situation of migrant workers during International Labour Day celebrations at PEPUS

PEPUS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, operating in the state of Uttar Pradesh. PEPUS is committed to supporting marginalized sections of society, such as Dalits, tribal and women. The vision of PEPUS is the ‘Establishment of an Exploitation-Free Society’. The organization provides solutions for strengthening and supporting the migrant worker community and their families.

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Radhika M. Chakraborty

Radhika M Chakraborty has completed a degree in English Literature from Delhi University and a Master's degree in Women's Studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Her research interests include gender and migration, diasporas, Partition, internal displacement and Sindhi culture.

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