Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010
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The Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010 is a legislative act in Pakistan that seeks to protect women from sexual harassment at their place of work. The Acts of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) received the assent of the President on 9 March, 2010. The objective was to "create a safe working environment for women, which is free of harassment, abuse and intimidation with a view toward fulfillment of their right to work with dignity."[1]
Background
[edit]Prior to the Act, sexual harassment had never been defined in Pakistan through legislative instrument, nor was there a clear definition of harassment, whether in public, private or workplaces.[2]
Implementation
[edit]The majority of Pakistan's working female population works without a contract. Over 60% of Pakistan's informal labor sector is not protected by this law, as they work without a contract.[3]
Amendments
[edit]The Act has been amended multiple times.
An amendment, Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Amendment) Act, 2014, was introduced in the senate on 20 January 2014.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 April 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Pakistan and the Law around Sexual Harassment at Workplace". POSH at Work | Empanelled by Ministry of Women & Child Development, GOI. 12 August 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Why do women march on International Women's Day in Pakistan | Special Report | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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