Aasha Secretariat

Aasha Secretariat AASHA is an alliance of organizations that are committed to curb sexual harassment at workplace. at the hands of their employers.

AASHA means “hope” – a hope to root out harassment especially of women from the society. It aims to raise awareness on the issue and assist the government and private sectors to create a society free of sexual harassment. AASHA's first initiative is directed towards taking active measures to mobilize and influence policy makers for providing protection to women at the work place and ensuring a sa

fe and healthy working environment. Sexual harassment is a fact of life that not only negates the fundamental rights of women, but also restricts them from taking an active and effective part in society according to the fullest of their potential and capabilities. This results in social, psychological and economic suffering of half of the country's population and has negative implications for social and economic growth at the national level. There are many reasons for the growing incidences of sexual harassment at workplaces, the most important one being that victims are often reluctant to make formal or informal complaints for fear of losing their jobs. Other reasons are the low economic status of women, our social structure, which makes men feel that they have power over women, and the general attitude of men who take this as normal behavior and think that women should feel complimented by their advances. Working women also experience sexual and physical violence, which includes r**e and other forms of sexual assault, beating, kicking, slapping, etc. The enormity of this issue called for a joint campaign by organizations and individuals that could work as catalysts in bringing attitudinal change at all levels in addition to influencing laws and policies. In view of this, a group of like-minded organizations was formed called Alliance Against Sexual Harassment (AASHA).

Mehergarh: A Center for Learning concluded an amazing two-day training with the higher management of SECP on effective i...
07/07/2024

Mehergarh: A Center for Learning concluded an amazing two-day training with the higher management of SECP on effective implementation of sexual harassment law, in an effort to create a more dignified work environment. This is an appreciation post for the organization and the participants who stayed until the end of the sessions, discussing the subject and getting their questions answered. As Chairman Akif Saeed said, they are leading by example!

We presented the following books for the library of SECP:

- WORKING WITH SHARKS: A Pakistani Woman's Story of Sexual Harassment in the United Nations by Dr. Fouzia Saeed
- BETWEEN SAINTS & SINNERS: Understanding Men - Traps and Triumphs of Treading Life as a Man by Dr. Kamran Ahmad
- A GAME CHANGER FOR WOMEN: Reviewing Ten Years of Implementation of Sexual Harassment Law in Pakistan by Maliha Husain
- LEADERS OF CHANGE: Drawing Lessons from Case Studies of Organizations with Sexual Harassment Policies by Dr. Sadaf Ahmad

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Hello Decision Makers! hosts a one day training on Sexual Harassment Law in on Thursday 22 June, 2023.Click on the li...
02/06/2023

Hello Decision Makers!
hosts a one day training on Sexual Harassment Law in on Thursday 22 June, 2023.

Click on the link below and grab your slot:
https://lnkd.in/dAqUQxbg

Deadline Thursday 15 June , 2023


We still have a few slots available for our one-day training in Karachi on Thursday 8 June, 2023 Click on the link below...
30/05/2023

We still have a few slots available for our one-day training in Karachi on Thursday 8 June, 2023

Click on the link below and submit your applications
https://lnkd.in/da4QxMMa


09/05/2023
19/04/2023

A comprehensive discussion on the state of gender equality and sexual harassment in Pakistan, with Ms. Maliha Husain. In this video, she sheds light on the various forms of harassment and the misconceptions surrounding it, as well as the impact of movements like Aurat March.

A new Organization Pak Women, which is a partner of International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), has been inc...
12/04/2023

A new Organization Pak Women, which is a partner of International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), has been included in the list of organizations in Pakistan that comply with the Sexual Harassments law. They requested Mehergarh: A Center for Learning to conduct a two-day training for all of their employees and are also updating their policy, aligning it with the law.

19/01/2023

A conversation with Dr. Fouzia Saeed on her new book Tapestry: Strands of Women’s Struggles Woven Into the History of Pakistan.
Session was moderated by Nadeem Fazil at Afkar e Taza ThinkFest


17/01/2023

Apply by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/9NLkJk2wPEU5yhMr7
Mehergarh announces its next four-day residential 'Advanced Women Leadership Training'
There will be very limited seats, so do apply as soon as possible.
Check out the brochure for details.
Date: March 2 - 5, 2023
DEADLINE: January 30th, 2023
For queries:
0302-5551291
[email protected]


17/01/2023

Apply by clicking on this link: https://forms.gle/vsjcaPTZKkY4GZzM6
Mehergarh announces its next three-day residential training on 'sexual harassment law'.
There will be limited seats, so do apply as soon as possible.
Check out the flyer for details.
Date: 24th to 26th February, 2023
Application Deadline: 10th February, 2023
For queries:
0302-5551291
[email protected]



Address

Islamabad

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+92512102012

Website

http://sexualharassmentwatch.org/

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