LAW MAKING FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT AT WORKPLACE

Senate Passes Bill Against Harassment Of Women At Workplace 

     March 15, 2012 Protection Of Women Against Harassment At Workplace Bill 2012

Sindhi Women Development Minister Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto has said that committees have been constituted in 25 departments and eight districts of the Sindh province for effective implementation of the ‘Protection of Women against Harassment at Workplace Bill 2012’. She expressed her desire of thirty three percent women representation in legislative bodies at provincial and federal level for their effective participation in the enactment of constitution.





March 30, 2012 Protection Against Harassment Of Women

 In a letter issued on Friday, the federal Businessperson asked all government departments and private companies to display the code of conduct for Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace and submit the implementation report to the Businessperson within fortnight.

16, 2012 NADRA Implementing Protection Against Women Harassment Act

The National Database and Registration Authority has always endeavored to empower women with the provision of their basic rights and adopted a fair and equal employment policy to empower the womenfolk. The Nadra chairman is committed to provide dignified work environment by implementing legislation – the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010, which is approved by government of Pakistan.

February 10, 2013 Harassment At Workplaces Continues To Hamper Women Empowerment 

The most debated issue of Harassment at Workplaces is persistently hampering women empowerment as the implementation of harassment laws, in true spirit, for working ladies is still a challenge.

March 25, 2013 Sexual Harassment In Pakistan Is Increasing Despite The “Protection Against Harassment Of Women At Work Place Act 2010

Pakistan’s Daily Times reports that sexual harassment is increasing in Pakistan, especially among domestic workers, students and nurses. At a seminar held at the Lahore College for Women University, Punjab Assembly Member Amna Ulfat said “There is a need to start an awareness campaign against sexual harassment and the government should strictly implement laws that check and control discrimination.”