The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) is all set to welcome new changes in its organisational structure.
The organisation for film actors and actresses working in Malayalam cinema has decided that an internal cell will be formed within the organisation for women to register their complaints. The decision was taken at a meeting held in Kochi on Tuesday.
Inching a step closer to gender equity, the association has also decided to include four women artists in its executive committee. In accordance with the new reforms, a woman will be considered to the post of vice-president in the organisation.
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AMMA formed the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)—the anti-sexual harassment committee— after a lot of deliberation, ahead of its mega show in Abu Dhabi on December 7 to collect funds for flood relief. The decision came in the wake of the demands raised by Women in Cinema Collective (WCC).
WCC, represented by Malayalam actors Rima Kallingal and Padmapriya, had led a writ petition on October 16, demanding the formation of the ICC at AMMA, in line with the Vishaka Guidelines and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. After the WCC led its writ petition, the Kerala High Court had issued notice to AMMA, seeking response about constituting the ICC.
