Confluence College of Higher Education is a coeducational institution providing equal opportunities to all. Men and women work together in a congenial atmosphere, however if there are any complaints involving physical contacts or advances, demand for sexual favours, sexually tainted remarks, and any unwelcome physical, verbal or nonverbal expressions of a sexual nature; it is addressed and appropriate action is taken. This committee aims at sensitizing the students and staff to work diligently to prevent sexual harassment in the college. Complaints of sexual harassment shall be lodged with the Committee and appropriate disciplinary action is initiated by the members in accordance to the rules and regulations of the college.
Vision
We envision a safe environment and protection against sexual harassment of women and for redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and to ensure gender equality in Confluence College .
Mission
1. To provide safe workplace.
2. To develop a policy against sexual harassment for women at Confluence College.
3. To ensure the implementation of the policy in letter and spirit through proper reporting of the complaints and their follow-up procedures.
4. To uphold the commitment of the Institute to provide an environment free of gender based discrimination.
5. To promote a social and psychological environment to raise awareness on sexual harassment in its various forms.
6. To create a secure physical and social environment to deter any act of sexual harassment.
7. To evolve a permanent mechanism for the prevention and redressal of sexual harassment cases and other acts of gender based violence at Confluence College.
Functions of ICC :
- To prevent sexual harassment at workplace.
- To prevent discrimination and sexual harassment against girls by promoting gender amity among students and employees
- To conduct periodical Programme on women empowerment.
- To provide conducive environment and congenial atmosphere for women.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF INTERNAL COMPLAINTS COMMITTEE (ICC)
✦ Taking all possible steps and measures to prevent sexual harassment in the institution
✦ Creating a safe environment on the institutions for women employees and students
✦ Conducting workshops, activities and lectures to create awareness among staff and students about what constitutes sexual harassment at the workplace
✦ The provisions of the POSH Act
✦ The ICC, its duties and how to file a complaint as per prescribed format in the college website