Provincial Woman Ombudsman Nabila Hakeem Khan has said anti-harassment laws have played a significant role in providing a safe environment for women in offices, factories and other workplaces and now they feel more confident and can perform their duties in a favourable environment.
She spoke at an anti-harassment dialogue organised at a hotel on Tuesday. On the occasion, the topics such as the implementation of anti-harassment laws for offices and other workplaces were thoroughly discussed.
Khan said that under the anti-harassment laws, a system is being devised to constantly update the complainant regarding the ongoing process and stages of her complaint.
Khan further said that the anti-harassment committees established in all offices, factories and other workplaces must be fully aware of their responsibilities and relevant laws so that they could ensure timely delivery of justice under these laws.
In this regard, Khan said that the consultation process is on-going at the division level to implement the anti-harassment laws in a more effective manner after collective consultations with government officials.
UN Representative Tania Durrani said that awareness of women's rights and implementation of anti-harassment laws in Pakistan has improved significantly, in which the ombudsman and other departments have played a significant role.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 18th, 2022.
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