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Definition of sexual harassment

any form of unwanted verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature occurs, with the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person, in particular when creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.

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15 gender statistics indicators found

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  • Luxembourg - Sexual Harassment

    … Constitutes sexual harassment at the time of labour relations under this chapter: any behaviour of a sexual nature or other conduct based on sex which one who is …

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    Legal definition
    Country
    Luxembourg
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    • Violence
    • Justice
  • Malta - Sexual Harassment

    … persons to an act of physical intimacy;or (b) to request sexual favours from other persons; or (c) to subject other … goods or service provided at that place, to suffer sexual harassment at that place. (b) It shall be a defence …

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    Legal definition
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    Malta
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    • Violence
    • Justice
  • Netherlands - Sexual Harassment

    … Sexual harassment at work: in the Arbowet of 2007 the definition of sexual intimidation has disappeared, but it is seen as one of …

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    Legal definition
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    Netherlands
    Topics
    • Violence
    • Justice
  • Poland - Sexual Harassment

    … While not being a criminal offence in itself, sexual harassment can be prosecuted under Articles 198 and 199 of … mental disability or disorder, subjects such a person to sexual intercourse or makes him/her submit to another sexual …

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    Legal definition
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    Poland
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    • Violence
    • Justice
  • Portugal - Sexual Harassment

    … Any unwanted verbal, non verbal, or physical behaviour of sexual nature, with the purpose or the effect described in … before them in an exhibitionist way or coercing them to sexual contact. …

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    Legal definition
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    Portugal
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    • Violence
    • Justice
  • Romania - Sexual Harassment

    … 3 different laws provide a legal definition for sexual harassment. Sexual harassment at work is a form of discrimination(Law …

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    Romania
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    • Violence
    • Justice
  • Slovakia - Sexual Harassment

    … Verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is aimed at or can cause a violation of …

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    Legal definition
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    Slovakia
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    • Violence
    • Justice
  • Slovenia - Sexual Harassment

    … verbal, non-verbal or physical action or behaviour of a sexual nature with the effect or intent of adversely … person at the workplace or in relation to work with sexual harassment, physical violence, ill-treatment or …

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    Slovenia
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    • Violence
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  • Spain - Sexual Harassment

    … Whoever solicits favours of a sexual nature, for himself or for a third party, within the … intimidating, hostile or humiliating, shall convicted of sexual harassment and punished with a sentence of imprisonment of …

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    Spain
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  • Sweden - Sexual Harassment

    … Conduct of a sexual nature in working life that violates the dignity of a …

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    Sweden
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    • Violence
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  • United Kingdom - Sexual Harassment

    … also harasses B if (a) A engages in unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, and(b) the conduct has the purpose or effect …

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    Non EU countries
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    • Violence
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  • New study on gender-based violence

    … forms of gender-based violence : intimate partner violence sexual assault, rape, sexual harassment, stalking, female genital mutilation, forced …

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    • Violence
  • 100th International Women’s Day - 100 Inequalities remain

    … during their adult lives and more than 10% have suffered sexual violence involving the use of force [29]. 62. Violence … miscarriages, broken limbs, and cuts and bruises [31]. 63. Sexual offences bring the risk of HIV, sexually transmitted … of women in the European Union report some form of sexual harassment in the workplace [32]. 66. 500,000 girls and women …

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  • EU regulations

    … employment and occupation (recast). This Directive defines harassment and sexual harassment as discriminations on the grounds of sex;  … and services. This Directive provides a definition of sexual harassment. These directives play a significant role …

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  • Union survey reveals widespread discrimination against woman journalists

    … a year less. Women still face a shockingly high level of sexual harassment, and are often judged by higher standards when it … a year less. Women still face a shockingly high level of sexual harassment, and are often judged by higher standards …

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  • Justice

    … women victims of domestic violence or sex workers who face sexual or domestic violence. Women may also experience … the reality of women who have been subjected to physical, sexual and psychological violence for years, women face the … of gender-based crimes (e.g. violence, discrimination, harassment). The Court of Justice of the European Union …

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    Policy area
  • Research

    … – but not only – by women. Gender-based violence and sexual harassment have long been overlooked as sources for why women … of discrimination, such as ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation. Increasing the inclusiveness of gender …

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    Policy area
  • Sport

    … potentially exposing them to physical and/or verbal sexual harassment and assault. They may also experience additional … in sport cannot be denied. Prevalence data for gender and sexual harassment in sport vary between 14% and 73% in the 9 …

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  • Tourism

    … sex industry, which could make women more vulnerable to sexual exploitation. The following gender gaps need to be … the sole earner. Risks of gender-based violence in tourism Sexual exploitation and trafficking in human beings sometimes … Europe reveal that women are more subject to sexual harassment and other types of gender-based violence than men …

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  • Transport

    … night, when lighting is poor, for fear of physical and/or sexual assault. Similarly, overcrowded public transport can increase the risk of sexual harassment. It is also worth emphasising that there are …

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