Sexual Harassment

Summary

Creating a safe and respectful workplace requires a clear understanding of sexual harassment, its different forms, and its impact on individuals and organizations. This workshop aims to raise awareness of inappropriate workplace behaviors, clarify professional boundaries, and explain the responsibilities of employees and management in preventing and addressing sexual harassment.

Participants will explore practical ways to recognize, prevent, report, and respond to incidents while contributing to a workplace culture based on dignity, respect, and safety.

Workshop Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the concept and different forms of sexual harassment.

• Recognize inappropriate behaviors and violations of professional boundaries.

• Understand the impact of sexual harassment on individuals and organizations.

• Identify reporting channels and appropriate response procedures.

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of employees and management.

• Contribute to creating a safe and respectful workplace.

Covered Topics

1. Understanding Sexual Harassment

• Definition and key concepts.

• Different forms of sexual harassment.

• Verbal, non-verbal, physical, and digital harassment.

2. Recognizing Inappropriate Workplace Behaviors

• Professional boundaries.

• Unwanted comments, advances, and behaviors.

• Power imbalance and abuse of authority.

3. The Impact of Sexual Harassment

• Psychological and emotional impact.

• Workplace relationships and employee well-being.

• Organizational reputation and performance.

4. Prevention and Awareness

• Promoting respectful workplace behavior.

• Establishing clear workplace policies.

• Employee awareness and training.

5. Reporting and Responding to Incidents

• Reporting channels and procedures.

• Supporting affected individuals.

• Confidentiality and protection against retaliation.

• Fair and impartial investigation principles.

6. Roles and Responsibilities

• Employee responsibilities.

• Management and HR responsibilities.

• Organizational accountability.

7. Building a Safe Workplace

• Developing a zero-tolerance approach to harassment.

• Encouraging a culture of respect.

• Promoting trust and psychological safety.

Note: Training content and reporting procedures should be aligned with applicable local laws and the organization's policies.