FLO Chennai, under the leadership of Chairperson Dr. Amulya Rao, hosted a very insightful and engaging orientation and awareness session on POSH, titled “Know Your Rights – The Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Work,” led by Shivakami (Shibi) Ravi, a subject matter expert on POSH, who delivered an excellent presentation supported by relevant case studies. The speaker reiterated the importance of creating safe, inclusive, and promoting a robust speak-up culture for all. Students and faculty of Fida, The Design School, asked questions, clarified doubts, and discussed what legal rights and remedies are available to them with respect to sexual harassment at the workplace.The team is indebted to Fareeda Khan, the Founder & Director of FIDA – The Design School, FLO Chennai Past Chairperson Jeyashree Ravi (Palam Silks), and Nancy Satish (Joint Secretary) for their support and encouragement.
Key Topics Covered
The following topics were covered during this session:
- A quick introduction to the law on sexual harassment at work.
- The nature of the changing workplace and how this affects workplace culture.
- What constitutes sexual harassment at work.
Impact & Outcome
Around 125 women participated in the POSH training session. Overall, it was a meaningful session with valuable takeaways for everyone involved. The session sensitized the audience to common workplace issues and highlighted the importance of creating a respectful and secure work environment. It also elicited a robust discussion on the importance of respecting our co-workers’ boundaries.