Demand for the Enactment of laws to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

As per the directions of the High Court, no law has been passed to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and in educational institutions. Even, no initiative has been taken to implement the 11 directions given by the High Court in this regard. Gender Platform Bangladesh has made six demands including the enactment of ‘Sexual Harassment Prevention Act at Work’ and ratification of ILO Convention 190 on Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace to ensure a work environment free of sexual harassment.