POSH Awareness refers to education and sensitization efforts that help employees, employers, and organisations understand the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013 — India’s key law to prevent and address sexual harassment at the workplace.

This awareness is much more than compliance — it is about fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for everyone.

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What Is POSH Awareness?
POSH Awareness involves structured sessions, workshops, and discussions that cover:
What constitutes sexual harassment at work
Employees’ rights and responsibilities under the POSH Act
Prevention strategies to create safer workplaces
Complaint filing procedures and redressal mechanisms
The role of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

These sessions ensure that staff across the organisation — from junior employees to leaders — understand both the law and their role in preventing harassment.

Why POSH Awareness Is Important
✔ Legal Compliance

All organisations in India with 10 or more employees are legally required to conduct POSH training and awareness sessions as mandated under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.

✔ Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Knowledge is the first step toward prevention. Awareness programmes help employees:

Recognize inappropriate behavior
Understand what is unacceptable
Know how to report incidents confidently
This proactive approach reduces incidents and fosters safer workplaces.

✔ Empowerment and Confidence
Awareness sessions empower employees to speak up without fear, support colleagues, and promote a healthy, respectful culture at work.

✔ Strengthened Workplace Culture
A workplace that invests in POSH Awareness signals its commitment to dignity, gender sensitivity, and mutual respect — enhancing morale, trust, productivity, and organisational reputation.