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What Can You Do If You Face Sexual Harassment At Work?
almost 8 years ago fadzel
What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment means unwanted, unwelcome, or unsolicited sexual conduct. This conduct includes inappropriate and offensive requests for sexual favours.
Most victims are generally women, although there are a small number of cases where men have been experienced sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment normally occurs at the workplace.
“Sexual Harassment is a violation of a person's right and is not a small matter. Sexual Harassment is any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature having the effect of verbal, non-verbal, visual, psychological or physical harassment: Code of Practice On The Prevention and Eradication of Sexual Harassment In The Workplace- Ministry of Human Resources, 1999”
What are examples of sexual harrassment?
These are some examples of sexual harassment:
What are the effects of experiencing sexual harassment?
Sexual harrassment can cause ill health:
What can you do?
Remember, you’re not alone
Get some emotional support by talking to someone you can trust, be it your friends or family members.
Please, don’t suffer in silence. Remember, sexual harassment is totally unacceptable in any circumstances.
Contact these organisations if you need help:
Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) :+603 7956 3488
Women's Centre for Change (WCC): +604 228 0342
All Women's Action Society (AWAM): +603 7877 4221
This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. Every situation is unique and dependent on the facts (ie, the circumstances surrounding your individual case) so we recommend that you consult a lawyer before considering any further action. All articles have been scrutinized by a practicing lawyer to ensure accuracy.
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