70% working women do not report workplace sexual harassment in India

For many organisations, training sessions on workplace harassment is only a box to be ticked

70% working women do not report workplace sexual harassment in India
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Manisha Chachra | IndiaSpend New Delhi
“Three years ago, I was working as a fellow at a non-profit organisation based in New Delhi. At one point, I felt the need to flag the management about some coordination issues I was facing with my superior. I took my problems to another programme manager. But he started making unwanted overtures the moment I walked into his office.

“He suggested that we go to Connaught Place for a chat. I agreed but then he later insisted that I accompany him to his place. Although I resisted, he persuaded me to agree. On the way, he started touching me inappropriately and commented on what I was wearing. When we reached his place, he asked me if I

First Published: Mar 04 2017 | 11:43 AM IST

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