A Workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) - Compliant as per Government of India Guidelines | Organized by SD-EST Foundation | In Collaboration with Sardar Patel University - Mandi (H.P.) | Date: 17th May 2025 | Venue: Sardar Patel University - Mandi (H.P.)

Due to the current situation between India and Pakistan, the Workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) originally scheduled for 17th May 2025 has been postponed. We are tentatively planning to conduct the workshop in June 2025, and the final date will be confirmed shortly.

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Workshop Purpose

In order to sensitize the issue related to the maintenance of safe working environment, the Ministry of Education (MoE) vide letter F.No.18-2/2023-U.5 dated 13th June, 2023 has forwarded the Directions given by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India under Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act, 2013 for strict compliance by all the Higher Educational Institutions/Universities across the country. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India vide its Order dated 12/05/2023, point no. 5 “The authorities/managements/employers shall regularly conduct orientation programs, workshops, seminars and awareness programs to upskill members of the ICCs/LCs/ICs to educate women employees and women’s group about the provisions of the act, rules and relevant regulations” and to fulfil the promise that the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) Act holds out to working women all over the country.

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Workshop Details

  • Understanding PoSH: Legal Framework & Guidelines
  • Building a Safe & Inclusive Workplace: Best Practices
  • Sensitizing Employees to Prevent Sexual Harassment
  • Role of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) in Handling Complaints
  • Psychological Impact of Sexual Harassment: Support and Resources
  • Addressing the Challenges in PoSH Implementation
  • PoSH in the Digital Age: Combating Online Harassment
  • Gender Sensitization and its Role in Preventing Sexual Harassment
  • Creating an Actionable PoSH Policy for Your Organization
  • PoSH in Different Work Environments: Addressing Unique Challenges
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Speakers

Dr. Pamita Awasthi

Dr. Pamita Awasthi

National Institute of Technology Hamirpur (HP)