Topic: Workplace Sexual Harassment
Country: Peru
Delegate Name: City High Middle
School: Grand Rapids City High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Peru position papers GLIMUN 2018 committees
Sexual harassment in the workplace has the ability to affect any women in any country all around the world. Peru recognizes this is a major issue and that major steps need to be taken to prevent any and all forms of sexual harassment. Women have the right to work and not feel afraid of what their colleagues or bosses may do to them. Sexual harassment has many negative long term mental health effects outside of the work environment that carry into the day to day lives of women. This leads women to be afraid to speak out about it, or from fear that they will be fired or judged in the community. Peru is already committed to regulations to end sexual harassment and sexual violence against women. Peru already has laws in place to combat this like law No. 27942 on Prevention and Punishment of Sexual Harassment. Peru will advocate for clear definitions of sexual harassment and fitting punishments for offenders. Peru would also advocate for outreach programs to encourage women to come forward with their experiences. This includes working with non-government organizations (NGOs) in order to provide community outreach for areas heavily affected by sexual harassment.
