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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."

Background

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.

Implementation

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.

Amendments

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.

See also

References

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  2. "Pakistan and the Law around Sexual Harassment at Workplace". POSH at Work | Empanelled by Ministry of Women & Child Development, GOI. 12 August 2021. Archived from the original on 1 September 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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  4. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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