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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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  • Step 3: Setting up a Gender Equality Plan

    … content; measures against gender-based violence, including sexual harassment. Find inspiration on how to establish SMART …

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  • Step 5: Monitoring progress and evaluating a Gender Equality Plan

    … of women in senior positions, the number of cases of sexual harassment reported to / dealt with by the relevant body). … low socioeconomic status or at risk of poverty, sexual orientation, and so on. Pay special attention to data …

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  • European Institute for Gender Equality step-by-step guide: research funding organisation

    … measures (such as staff career development, combating sexual harassment, internal decision-making), the step-by-step guide …

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  • Which stakeholders to involve and how?

    … is responsible for preventing and reporting on cases of sexual harassment. In accordance with EU directives, our national … very clear on this matter. We have reported cases of sexual harassment, but have no procedures or skills to …

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  • Step 5: Monitoring progress and evaluating a Gender Equality Plan

    … looking at quantitative figures (e.g. number of cases of sexual harassment reported to / dealt with internally and in funded … low socioeconomic status or at risk of poverty, sexual orientation, and so on. Pay special attention to data …

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  • Measures mitigating the effect of COVID-19

    … on temporary contracts, who may be particularly affected; sexual harassment policies to ensure that they address risks …

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  • Step 3: Setting up a Gender Equality Plan

    … content; measures against gender-based violence, including sexual harassment. Find inspiration on how to establish SMART …

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  • Estonia

    … 4) ensure that employees are protected from gender-based harassment and sexual harassment in the working environment, 5) inform … of Social Affairs [12]  coordinates equal treatment (sexual orientation, age, disability) and prepares the …

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  • Finland

    … studies and teaching, as well as discrimination and harassment. The implementation of gender equality plans is … religion, belief, opinion, state of health, disability, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics. … and cultural minorities, diverse learning and belonging to sexual and gender minorities. The Government Report on Gender …

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    Finland
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  • Hungary

    … a healthy and dignified workplace, particularly avoiding sexual misconduct [6] ; Pay special attention to ensuring … gender equality policies, such as the CEU Policy on Harassment, which has contributed to real gender equality in … several violent and harmful incidents, including sexual harassment in first-year camps, sexist language at …

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    Hungary
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  • Ireland

    … working conditions, training or experience, dismissal and harassment including sexual harassment and victimisation) [1] ; Equal Status Acts … Safe, Respectful, Supportive and Positive – Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Third-Level Education 2019” …

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  • Italy

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  • Lithuania

    … and higher education and research institutions to prevent sexual harassment of pupils, students and employees, and to protect … on Equal Opportunities). The prohibition of harassment and sexual harassment on the ground of gender (including other …

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  • Malta

    … all protected characteristics (gender, disability, race, sexual orientation, etc.) in all areas of life. It obliges … research organisations in Malta. Its Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity Committee [7]  has served as a focal point … an appropriate action, and works closely with sexual harassment advisors. In addition, the Committee promotes …

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  • Portugal

    … (3) Action Plan to Combat Discrimination on the basis of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sexual Characteristics (PAOIEC). These three action plans set … in respect of gender-based violence, including sexual harassment. There is no specific law for gender equality in …

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    Portugal
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  • Spain

    … (2) advance gender mainstreaming; (3) prevent and manage sexual and sexist harassment; (4) prevent gender and multiple discrimination; … also features GEPs, protocols for the prevention of sexual and sexist harassment, and other university …

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  • Sweden

    … ethnicity, religion or other beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age. The Discrimination Act allows for … follow up and evaluate guidelines and routines to prevent harassment, sexual harassment and reprisals, and carry out annual pay …

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  • Austria

    … based on gender, ethnicity, religion, age, or sexual orientation. In 2009, a quota of 40 % women was … of work and family responsibilities, and to combat sexual harassment. The Institute of Science and Technology …

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    Austria
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  • Czechia

    … (HEIs), gender balance in decision-making positions, and sexual harassment. The Strategic Plan of the Ministry for Higher …

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    Czechia
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  • Denmark

    … to process incidents such as fraud, abuse of funds or sexual harassment. All public institutions at all levels are … a focus in management training, in workshops on sexism and sexual harassment, in communications (including expert lists) …

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    Denmark
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