IMPACT CONSULTING COUNCIL, MIZORAM, WICCI

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NATIONAL LEGAL RIGHTS CONSORTIUM, WICCI

Presents

A SPEAKER SESSION ON

Empowering Women: Addressing Sexual

Harrassment in the Workplace

CONCEPT NOTE

A 2020 survey of professional women reported 75% women reporting sexual harassment took place in their
workplace during their career and 57% in the prior 12 months.In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern
workplaces, the imperative to empower women and address issues like sexual harassment has garnered
unprecedented attention. Recognizing the crucial intersection between gender equality and organizational
success, there's a growing emphasis on fostering inclusive environments that prioritize safety, dignity, and
opportunity for all employees.

The upcoming seminar, titled "Empowering Women: Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace," will
feature Adv. Geetika Jain, an esteemed legal expert with over a decade of experience at the High Courts of
Bombay and Goa. Geetika, a gold medalist in her BA. LLB degree, has a rich background in law, having
worked with prestigious law firms and contributed significantly to the governments of Andhra Pradesh and
Maharashtra in the regularization of government litigation. She is also a visiting guest faculty member at
numerous colleges across Maharashtra.

This session aims to delve into the nuanced challenges and opportunities surrounding the issue of sexual
harassment in the workplace, with a specific focus on empowering women to speak up, fostering supportive
organizational cultures, and implementing robust policies and procedures to prevent and address harassment.

Key themes to be explored include encompass a wide range of topics that serve as focal points for the seminar
.These include :

•Understanding the legal framework surrounding sexual harassment laws and regulations.

•Examining best practices for creating safe and inclusive work environments where all employees feel
respected and valued.

•Identifying strategies for building allies and support networks to empower victims of harassment and hold
perpetrators accountable.

•Navigating the ethical considerations involved in addressing sexual harassment incidents within
organizations.

Through thought-provoking discussions and collaborative dialogue, attendees will leave this session equipped
with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace and
empowered with actionable strategies to foster a culture of respect, equity, and inclusivity for all employees.