About Internal Complaint Committee
Introduction
As per Vishakha guidelines given by Honorable Supreme Court and with reference to Section 4 All India Council for Technical Education Regulations, 2016 vide no. F AICTE/WH/2016 (Gender sensitization, prevention and prohibition of sexual harassment of women employees and students and Redressal of Grievances in Technical Institutions), Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) has been formed in Watumull Institute of Electronics Engineering & Computer Technology to prevent sexual harassment of woman at workplace.
Internal Complaint Committee sensitizes the female faculty members and students on the prevention and prohibition of sexual harassment of women in the workplace. According to the Supreme Court’s order, Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome:
- Physical contact and advances
- Demand or request for sexual favors
- Sexually colored remarks
- Display of pornographic content in any form
- Any other unwelcome physical, verbal, and non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature.
In keeping with the Supreme Court guidelines, Watumull Institute of Electronics Engineering & Computer Technology established ICC against sexual harassment and atrocities against women in the workplace.
Objectives
- To promote awareness about sexual harassment through educational initiatives that encourage and foster a dignified and safe environment for women on campus.
- To provide a neutral, confidential, and supportive environment for the campus community who may have been sexually harassed.
- To ensure fair and timely resolution of complaints about sexual harassment.
- To provide information regarding counseling and support services on the campus.
- To ensure that students, faculty, and staff are provided with current and comprehensive information on sexual harassment and assault.
