Awam said that a proper and comprehensive sexual harassment policy at the workplace would set the foundation for better working environments and working relationships while improving productivity. — Reuters pic
“Ensuring that women feel welcome and safe at the workplace is a serious concern — not only from an economic point of view but also to ensure that women earn a living wage and are able to make financial decisions independently. The group thus said it was extremely disappointed with the decision by Pakatan Harapan and MTUC to abstain from voting for the treaty that incorporated principles from the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women .