Sexual harassment in the workplace

Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationViolence against women, girls and partnersWorking conditions
Populations of concern:
Women

Recommended measures (3)

43. The Committee recommends that the State party:

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityMinistry of Labour and Social Inclusion

(a) Ensure the effective implementation of criminal and administrative legislation for the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace with special attention to sectors with an increased risk of sexual harassment.

Measure
Measure type:
Training and capacity building
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

(b) Provide capacity-building programmes to judges and law enforcement officials to facilitate effective access to protection and independent and confidential complaint mechanisms for victims of sexual violence and discrimination in the workplace.

Measure
Measure type:
Ratification, reservation, and incorporation
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

(c) Ratify the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) of the International Labour Organization.