Prevention of Sexual Harassment

The Project for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PPSI) is concerned with information provision.

The prevention of sexual harassment in health care is a matter for the relevant organisations.

Commenting on action on the special needs of women in the criminal justice system, another speaker provided information on legislative developments in his country in the areas of prevention of prostitution, prevention of gender discrimination and prevention of sexual harassment.

Commenting on action on the special needs of women in the criminal justice system, another speaker provided information on legislative developments in his country in the areas of prevention of prostitution, prevention of gender discrimination and prevention of sexual harassment.

8. Reiterates its calls for the prevention of all acts of violence and harassment by Israeli settlers, especially against Palestinian civilians and properties

Since our previous report was submitted, there were two major amendments of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law, both broadening the law's spectrum.

It would also request the Secretary General to further develop policy measures aimed at the prevention of sexual harassment in the Secretariat.

8. Also requests the Secretary General to further develop comprehensive policy measures aimed at the prevention of sexual harassment in the Secretariat

The Division was also responsible for promoting understanding and acceptance of the Act and publishing guidelines on prevention of gender discrimination and sexual harassment.

The Law defines the situations amounting to harassment, i.e. sexual harassment.

The IDF has taken several measures aimed at dealing with the phenomenon of sexual harassment in the military, including the establishment of a General Staff Steering Team headed by the Advisor on Women Issues, forming the IDF policies on prevention, enforcement and treatment of sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment directives were prepared and distributed throughout the police force, a special sexual harassment overseer was appointed and reports on sexual harassment within the police and cases of inappropriate treatment due to harassment are published.

In August 2005, UNAMA launched a mission wide information campaign and mandatory staff training programme on prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment.

Prevention and treatment programmes to combat HIV AIDS must address the gender dimensions linked to gender based coercion, harassment and violence, including at the workplace.

Sexual harassment at the place of work

In the last few years, the Enforcement Division of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor boosted its activities under the Equal Employment Opportunities Law and the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law.

Report of the Secretary General containing updated information on the status of women in the Secretariat and a comprehensive policy on measures aimed at the prevention of sexual harassment in the Secretariat

it does not take adequate measures and efficient mechanisms of protection against discrimination based on gender, harassment and sexual harassment

They bar threats against, and harassment of, individuals.

The Law on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men regulates the issue of harassment and sexual harassment as a form of discrimination.

Harassment of journalists in the exercise of their profession

Sexual Harassment in the Military

Sexual Harassment within the Police

Convention No. 111 Sexual harassment.

The competent authorities, educational institutions, and other legal agents will ensure effective mechanisms in protection against discrimination and sexual harassment and will not take any disciplinary or other punitive measures against that person because of the fact that he or she complained about discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment, or testified about discrimination, harassment, or sexual harassment.

Prevention Prevention of swine influenza has three components prevention in swine, prevention of transmission to humans, and prevention of its spread among humans.

Ms. Ziv (Israel) said that, since Israel's previous report, the scope of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Law had been broadened to include persons performing their national service and some persons in education.

The Division for Organizational Development will hire an expert to advise it on the creation and launching of a prevention and awareness programme in the areas of harassment and diversity ( 20,000) to reinforce and implement the new policy. At this time, instances of harassment and discrimination in peacekeeping operations need to be prevented and addressed.

Harassment of NGO personnel also remains a serious concern.

Chart 4 Number of Sexual Harassment Complaints, Various Years

Investigation into allegations of wrongful termination and sexual harassment

Conflict prevention and prevention of torture

Protection against harassment in the workplace

iv. Policy to combat sexual harassment

Legislation prohibiting discrimination and sexual harassment.

(a) Harassment and physical ill treatment

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J. Conflict prevention and prevention of torture

(ii) Acts of intimidation and harassment against the civilian population

Family violence, rape, sexual harassment at the place of work

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex.

It aims at creating environment free of harassment for workingwomen.

Investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and pornography

14. Other examples of persons recently subjected to harassment follow