The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA), through its Artiste Committee and We Care Task Force, hosted a webinar titled “Recognizing Red Flags: Awareness, Safety and Rights” on February 17, 2026, aimed at strengthening awareness around safety, professional boundaries and rights within the event and entertainment industry.
The initiative seeks to equip artistes, performers and creative professionals with the knowledge to identify early warning signs of misconduct, understand their rights and foster a culture of accountability and respect. The session comes at a time when conversations around safe workplaces and ethical industry practices are gaining momentum, driven in part by the efforts of EEMA’s national committees.
The webinar opened with a message from Dr. Sanjoy K. Roy, Member of the National Advisory Committee, EEMA, who has long advocated for safety and inclusivity in India’s creative sector. Gitikka Ganju Dhar, Chair of the EEMA Artiste Committee, walked artiste members through key provisions of the EEMA Code of Conduct, which was released at EEMAGINE 2025 under the stewardship of President Samit Garg. She urged members to review the document and make it part of their essential professional toolkit.
The artiste panel was moderated by Amrita Joshi, Member, EEMA Artiste Committee, along with Priyanka Chaturvedi Agarwal and Jayanti Doshi, Co-founders of Ally of Inclusion, which has partnered with EEMA on the initiative to educate and sensitise the industry on the issue. The panel featured EEMA artiste members Friesha B, emcee and content creator; Paras Sunda, anchor and entrepreneur; and Ishwari Ramdas Dhanade, anchor, who shared perspectives from across the events ecosystem. The event was anchored by EEMA South Artiste Member Sano Sultan.
According to organisers, the webinar was designed to “debunk myths around industry culture overriding personal boundaries” and reinforce the message that safety and dignity are non-negotiable aspects of creative workspaces. The session also highlighted practical tools, support systems and reporting mechanisms available to artistes facing workplace challenges. Member, We Care, Aparajita Chowdhury, emphasised the theme “Safe Spaces. Stronger Growth.”
The initiative underscores EEMA’s ongoing commitment to building a safer, more inclusive environment for event professionals across India. It was stressed that every complaint to the Redressal Committee is treated with utmost confidentiality.
Ankur Kalra, General Secretary, EEMA, said, “In the experiential world, the most profound moments aren’t built on equipment or infrastructure, but on the invisible foundation of safety. To recognize a ‘red flag’ is to protect the space where every individual, regardless of gender, feels not just invited, but inherently secure. The National Executive Committe of EEMA would like to thank and appreciate the Artiste Committee and the We care committee for organising this much needed session towards building a safe and inclusive ecosystem.”
Sharing their reactions, emcee Sonika Chopra said, “After becoming an EEMA member I actually feel like a big bro is watching over me.” Singer and EEMA Artiste Member Lokesh Madan commented, “Fantastic strides by EEMA. Our industry needs to move towards safety, security & Inclusivity of all genders – sensitising artists about early signs of red flags is part of EEMA’s commitment to build a to build a safe, modern and inclusive working environment for its artistes.”
