National Human Rights and Public Accountability Bureau (NHRPAB) has appointed Karabi Mazumdar, who hails from Bokaro, as the Director (Women Cell). There could not have been a greater opportunity to advance the cause of women's empowerment, Majumdar stated in her word of gratitude to Shubhani Raj, Chairperson, NHRPAB, for the nomination and her appointment as Director (Women's Cell) in the Bureau. Mazumdar further said that Violence against women in India manifests itself in numerous ways including domestic violence, caste-based discrimination, dowry-related deaths, witch-hunting, sexual violence, conflict-related sexual violence, trafficking, forced marriages & marital rapes. Thus top responsibility as Director of the Women's Cell will be to engage with governments, law enforcement, the judiciary, civil society, and other stakeholders to bring them within the legal framework in order to preserve the country's women's human rights and make changes fundamental to their lives .
Notably Karabi Mazumdar's appointment has further enhanced the Bureau's dedication to women's rights, according to NHRPAB Chairperson Shubhani Raj, who also congratulated her on her new position. It is worth mentioning that the National Human Rights and Public Accountability Bureau (NHRPAB) is a civil organization established under the Government of India Act (ITA 1882) which is certified by the Central Vigilance Commission and recognized by the NITI Aayog.