With an objective to create awareness among the employees and students regarding various types of sexual harassment and its prevention, IIM Indore conducted a virtual workshop on October 28, 2020. Organized in two sessions, the workshop was conducted by Ms. Jolly Priya, POSH Consultant and External Member, Internal Complaints Committee, IIM Indore.
Ms. Priya shared a presentation to explain the various aspects related to hearing and addressing complaints regarding sexual harassment and spreading awareness about gender-related issues and functioning of the Internal Complaints Committee. She also shared the differences between harassment, sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
The participants of the workshop also shared their queries and learnt how to deal with unwanted situations at the workplace which appear to be sexual harassment for both males and females. The workshops were attended by all the community members of the institute including students, staff members and faculty members.