Prevention of workplace harassment

Build a respectful workplace and understand rights, duties and procedures under law.

Every employer in Pakistan has duties under the Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010. This programme explains what harassment looks like, how the law applies, and how employees, managers and committees should respond. Sessions are adapted for staff, managers or committee members.

Who it is for: All employees, managers, HR teams and inquiry committee members.

Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, and online.

What it covers

• What harassment is
• The legal framework in Pakistan
• Bystander action
• Reporting and inquiry procedures

Outcomes

• Staff understand clearly what acceptable and unacceptable behaviour at work looks like.
• People feel confident to act, support colleagues and report concerns through the right channels.
• Managers and staff understand how complaints are handled and how the inquiry process works.

Modules

• Understanding harassment: Definitions and examples, Impact on people, Power and silence
• The law in Pakistan: The 2010 Act, Employer duties, Codes of conduct
• Responding well: Bystander action, Supporting colleagues, Manager responsibilities
• Procedures: Informal and formal routes, Inquiry committees, Confidentiality and fairness

Tools and takeaways

• Behaviour scenarios
• Code of conduct summary
• Bystander action steps
• Reporting flowchart
• Committee checklist

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