International recommendation

Sexual harassment in the workplace

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationViolence against women, girls and partnersWorking conditions
Populations of concern:
Women
Source:
CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/10, para. 43

Recommended measures (3)

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityMinistry of Labour and Social Affairs

The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the effective implementation of criminal and administrative legislation for the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace with special attention to sectors with an increased risk of sexual harassment.

Measure
Measure type:
Training and capacity building
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Committee recommends that the State party provide capacity-building programmes to judges and law enforcement officials to facilitate effective access to protection and independent and confidential complaint mechanisms for victims of sexual violence and discrimination in the workplace.

Measure
Measure type:
Ratification, reservation, and incorporation
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

The Committee recommends that the State party ratify the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190).