Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, sexually coloured remarks, requests for sexual favours, eve-teasing including staring, leering, whistling, winking, showing a woman sexually explicit material, stalking (physical/online) and other verbal or physical harassment. Always remember, sexual harassment is a serious crime; it must not be ignored. Be proud of your identity. Never blame yourself. Report the crime and take action against it.
| Emergency contact | : | 112 |
| Whom to contact | : | Nearest Police Station or Helpline |
| How to report | : | Mahila & Shishu Desk of nearest Police Station |
| Know your nearest Police Station | : | https://www.odishapolice.gov.in/?q=node/2630 |
| Helpline | : | 181 | 1098 (Childline) | 1800-4191-813 (Sampark Help Desk) |
Laws for Sexual Harassment: Provisions made under the Indian Penal Code, Information and Technology Act and Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 prohibit any kind of sexual harassment against women.