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
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{{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. 2021-08-12. Archived from the original on 2021-09-01. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
- ^ "Why do women march on International Women's Day in Pakistan | Special Report | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-11-11. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
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