Working For Women’s Rights: Seminar on sexual harassment
Activists want the government to enforce the “Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2010.”
KARACHI:
Activists want the government to enforce the “Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2010.” It was discussed at a seminar organised by the NGO, Aasha, Monday. The session was followed by an exhibition of photographs and news clippings about the struggle over the years. Experts said that many organisations and departments are reluctant to form mandatory “inquiry committees” if a woman complains.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 10th, 2011.
Activists want the government to enforce the “Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act 2010.” It was discussed at a seminar organised by the NGO, Aasha, Monday. The session was followed by an exhibition of photographs and news clippings about the struggle over the years. Experts said that many organisations and departments are reluctant to form mandatory “inquiry committees” if a woman complains.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 10th, 2011.