POSH Awareness Training

The Prevention of Sexual Harassment ( POSH ) Act of 2013 marked a significant milestone in India's journey towards safer workplaces. However, a glaring gap remains in its coverage: the informal sector. With an estimated 90% of India's workforce employed in informal settings, the need to extend POSH protections to this vast and vulnerable population has become a pressing concern. The Current Landscape The Informal Sector in India India's informal sector encompasses a wide range of occupations, including: • Domestic workers • Street vendors • Agricultural laborers • Construction workers • Home-based workers These workers often lack formal contracts, social security benefits, and legal protections, making them particularly vulnerable to exploitation and harassment. Limitations of the Current POSH Act The POSH Act, in its current form, is primarily designed for formal workplaces. It mandates the formation of Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) in organizations with

Sexual Harassment: Understanding and Addressing the Issue Sexual harassment is a serious and pervasive problem that affects individuals of all genders. It can create a hostile work environment, damage mental health, and limit career opportunities. Understanding what constitutes sexual harassment and knowing the available remedies is crucial for individuals to protect themselves and create a safer environment for everyone. What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment can take many forms, but it generally involves unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive work environment. This can include: Verbal harassment: Making sexual jokes, comments, or innuendos; using offensive or degrading language; or making unwelcome sexual advances. Physical harassment: Touching, grabbing, or making unwanted physical contact; blocking someone's path; or invading personal space. Visual harassment: Display