GPL workers educated on sexual harassment, reporting procedures

In an effort to foster a respectful and equitable workplace environment, the Human Services and Social Security Ministry’s Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit (SO&DVPU) and the Gender Affairs Bureau (GAB) conducted a training programme on Sexual Harassment to staff of the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) at their Sophia Training Centre on Monday.

Some of the staff at the training programme (MHSSS photos)

This session equipped GPL staff with a nuanced understanding of sexual harassment, including its various forms and the significance of implementing effective organisational policies. The staff were also educated on the proper procedures for reporting and investigating incidents, as well as the critical role of employer protection against retaliation for those who file complaints, thereby contributing to a more secure and just work environment.