Action against Sexual Harassment at Work in Asia and the Pacific

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Автор неизвестен.Technical Report for discussion at the ILO/Japan RegionalTripartite Seminar on Action against Sexual Harassment at Workin Asia and the PacificPenang, Malaysia, 2-4 October 2001ContentsFindings and conclusions: a summaryIntroductionUnderstanding sexual harassment at work in asia and the pacific IntroductionGender and sexual harassment: Views on differences and relations between men andwomenAttitudes and perceptions towards sexual harassment Differences in definitions between groups of peopleCommonly held beliefs about male and female sexualityUse of culture to justify or deny sexual harassment What is sexual harassment at work? Definition of sexual harassment Types of sexual harassment What is ‘at work’? Working relations with whom? When is it ‘sexual assault’ and when is it ‘sexual harassment’?Other forms of violence and gender discrimination at workEffects of sexual harassment Effects on the individual Implications for the enterpriseImplications for societyStart of action against sexual harassmentThe shroud of silence: Why few women report sexual harassmentInformal measures Action by women workers’ groups and organizationsIncidence and scope of sexual harassment at workProfile of women at workFeminization of povertyFeminization of employment Occupational segregation by sexIncidence of sexual harassment at workHigh-risk sectors and occupations Education and training institutionsWomen migrant workers Occupations or institutions with a preponderance of either sex Jobs and/or living conditions with low securityLegal action against sexual harassment Action at the international and regional levels Developments in legislation at the national level .Recent trends General Definitions, Scope, Duties and LiabilityLegal basis for sexual harassment protection Fair treatment: responsive procedures and due process Initiation of complaints Due processEstablishing confidence in the procedures Proving the caseProtection against victimizationRemedies and sanctions Implementing mechanismsEmployer-based mechanisms National administrative bodies Key elements in legislation Workplace policies and practical measures Prevention is better than cure The extent and range of workplace measures.Development of policies and codes of conduct Tripartite cooperation Application of policiesThe content of sexual harassment policies Grievance handling: redress mechanisms and proceduresComplaints procedures Informal proceduresFormal procedures Sanctions and disciplinary measures Monitoring and evaluationInformation dissemination and training Dissemination of awareness-raising material Training Counselling and supportThe extent of counselling services and procedures in placeCounselling and investigation procedures Annex Bibliography