Shri Sai Educational and Welfare Association
- Objective Shri Sai Educational and Welfare Association is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination, exploitation, and violence. We believe that sexual harassment is a violation of human rights and a criminal offence. Our goal is to ensure a safe and dignified workplace for all employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
- Scope This policy applies to all individuals working at our offices, field sites, or attending any official events, including:
- Regular and contractual staff.
- Volunteers and interns.
- Visitors, donors, and partners.
- What Constitutes Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment includes any unwelcome sexually determined behavior (whether directly or by implication) such as:
- Physical contact and advances.
- A demand or request for sexual favors.
- Sexually colored remarks or jokes.
- Showing pornography or inappropriate visual material.
- Any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
- Prevention and Safety Measures
- Awareness: We regularly sensitize our team (core staff and volunteers) about the PoSH Act and the importance of professional boundaries.
- Safe Culture: Management ensures that no individual is retaliated against for reporting a concern in good faith.
- Redressal Mechanism In compliance with the law, we handle grievances through a structured process:
- Internal Committee (IC): Even with a small team, we designate responsible members (led by a senior woman member) to hear complaints.
- Confidentiality: The identity of the complainant and the details of the investigation are kept strictly confidential.
- Timeframe: Every complaint is addressed promptly, with an aim to conclude investigations as per the timelines prescribed under the PoSH Act.
- Disciplinary Action If the conduct amounts to an offence under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the management will assist the affected person in taking legal/criminal action. Internally, proven harassment can lead to immediate termination of service/volunteer-ship.
- Commitment to Partners We encourage our partners and associated vendors to adopt similar measures to ensure that the spirit of this policy is upheld across all our project areas.
“Note: This policy is reviewed periodically to stay updated with the latest legal amendments and to ensure the highest standards of workplace safety.”
