On 30th March, 2003, a group of women organizations known as the Joint Action Group Against Violence Against Women (J.A.G) forwarded a memorandum on a Proposed Sexual Harassment Bill to the Ministry of Human Resources. We wait to see when this proposed Bill will be accepted by the government and made into law.
Meanwhile what should you do if you are being harassed by someone?
The Women’s Aid Organization has recommended the following course of action :
(1) Tell the harasser that his behavior is unwelcome. You must state this very firmly so that he knows that you really mean business.
(2) You can write a letter to the offender. State in the letter the date and time of his unwelcome behavior. Warn him that you will take action if he still carries on with this behavior. Put your signature and date to the letter. Make a copy for your personal records and make arrangements to have someone witnesses you give your letter to the offender.
(3) Record all details of each event: date, time, location, what happened, what was said, how you felt, and the names of any witnesses or others victimized by this person.
(4) If the harasser continues with his conduct, talk to someone in your organization who could help; personnel officer, sexual harassment officer (if there is one), union representative.
(5) If the harasser is your manager or supervisor, speak to someone more senior or seek help from the Labor Office or organizations that will provide counseling and assistance.
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