QAC and Women Grievance & Sexual Harassment Cell of AIMS, conducted a Seminar on “Awareness and Prevention of Sexual Harassment” on 17th April, 2025 for UG and MBA First Year Students.
Resource Person: Mrs. Suja Sukumaran, Liaison Officer- Enfold Trust, Worked for UNICEF Projects, Women and Child Department. imparts Awareness Training for POSH, POCSO, Child Rights and Life skills. She has worked as a Court appointed Volunteer in an Organisation called Voices for Children, California for Juveniles for conflicts with law in San Diego, California and also worked as Media Correspondent in the US.
Highlights:
The Session was conducted with the primary aim of educating the students about the nature, consequences and preventive measures related to sexual harassment in various settings, particularly at the workplace, Educational Institutions and Social daily life. The session emphasized on the importance of creating a safe and respectful environment and also provided valuable insights into the definition and types of Sexual Harassment, citing real life cases and legal frameworks.
Students were able to get insights on the various Laws Prevailing to Sexual Harassment and gained knowledge on what constitutes Sexual Harassment and its various forms. Students also became familiar with the laws and policies such as POSH and POCSO Act.