Anti Sexual Harassment/ICC

Objectives:

• Prevention of any hierarchical injustice based on gender inequality that constrains intellectual or academic growth.

• Prevention of gender biased attitude when it comes to arbitration of efficacy of work allocated within working hours.

• Protection of the basic rights of a woman.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• To help women to realize their rights of freedom.

• To treat sexual harassment as a misconduct and initiate disciplinary actions for such misconduct.

• To assist the oppressed woman to place the complaint.

• To defend the one who is victimized.

• To educate and instruct students about sexual harassment.

Internal Complaints Committee (ICC): Key Points

• The ICC is responsible for preventing, prohibiting, and redressing cases of sexual harassment in the institution.

• It must include:

  • A senior woman faculty member as Presiding Officer.

  • At least two faculty or staff members committed to women's rights.

  • One external member from an NGO or legal background.

  • Minimum 50% of members must be women.

• The committee handles complaints confidentially and ensures fair inquiry within 90 days.