On 11th September 2024, the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of Dr. Jeyasekharan Medical Trust College of Allied Health Sciences organized an Awareness Program on Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) at 10:00 am in the College Auditorium.
The program was inaugurated by Mrs. Jeyalakshmi, Vice Principal, with an introductory speech. This was followed by a session from Advocate Mr. Antus Jerome, MBA, LLB, DPT, DVMS, who spoke on issues related to sexual harassment with special reference to laws against it.
Other resource persons, Mrs. Jamima and Ms. Jesma, delivered thought-provoking lectures highlighting sexual harassment issues and practical ways to overcome them. The session also included an engaging live discussion with the participants.
The ICC Convenor explained the procedures for filing a complaint against any form of sexual harassment, encouraging participants to come forward without hesitation.
A total of 350 students from B.Sc. Operation Theatre Anaesthesia Technology, B.Sc. Dialysis Technology, B.Sc. Radiography & Imaging Technology, and B.Sc. Cardiac Technology, along with staff members from various departments, attended the program.
The program was well received and created valuable awareness among the participants about the importance of a safe and respectful workplace.