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FOSPAH Holds Specialized Training for Inquiry Committees under the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act
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FOSPAH Holds Specialized Training for Inquiry Committees under the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act
Fair and credible redressal of workplace harassment depends on how well Inquiry Committees handle complaints. To strengthen this capacity, FOSPAH held a 4-hour specialized training bringing together 15 participants from PEMRA, PPRA, Helping Hands for Humanity, Skill Gate, FW and Nayatel.
The session was convened by Legal Advisor Ms. Mahrukh Aziz, Law Officer Mr. Mohsin Sheikh, and Assistant Registrar Ms. Shaza Kaleem Usmani.
The training focused on enabling Inquiry Committees to deliver effective and fair redressal under the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act.
Key areas covered included:
-Evidence handling and the evidentiary support process
-Dealing with two parallel complaints and determining complainant vs. perpetrator
-Handling cases of anonymous or planted harassing material at the workplace
-Importance of circumstantial evidence and digital harassment
-Recommendations for institutional reforms, such as installing CCTV for better regulation of the workplace
-Procedure for referring cases to FOSPAH
The interactive session equipped members with practical understanding to ensure inquiry proceedings are confidential, impartial, and compliant with the law.