What is sexual harassment?

The definition of sexual harassment is broad enough to include different kinds of offensive, hostile, intimidating, humiliating and exploitative language, gestures and conduct. It is important to note here that what constitutes sexual harassment is defined by the person experiencing, and not by the perpetrator.

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual behaviour such as (but not limited to) the following.

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VISUAL

Suggestive gestures, showing pornography.


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PHYSICAL

Physical contact, gestures, or stalking.
Unwelcome physical conduct of sexual nature.


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VERBAL

Sexually colored communication.


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DEMANDS

Asking sexual favours in return for something (grades, promotion).