Zero Tolerance to Sexual Harassment
Yugantar is an equal opportunity employer and has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment in any form. The organisation is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace where all employees, interns, volunteers, partners, and visitors are treated with dignity and fairness.
Sexual harassment is strictly prohibited, and all complaints will be handled promptly, sensitively, and with strict confidentiality.
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)
1. Zoe Kennedy-Hughes – Presiding Officer
2. P. Pournami – Member
3. Aditya Raja – Member
4. Mithun Som – Member
5. Aparna Thota – External Member
Complaints can be submitted to: icc@yugantar.org.in
Procedure for Filing a Complaint
1. Submission of Complaint
A complaint should be submitted in writing, either:
The complaint should include relevant details and supporting evidence where available, such as:
If the complaint is against a member of the ICC, it should be reported to: Tejaswini Madhabushi (CEO) – tejaswini@yugantar.org.in
2. Notice to the Respondent
Within 7 working days of receiving the complaint, the ICC will share a copy of the complaint and issue a formal notice to the respondent.
3. Response from the Respondent
The respondent must submit a written response within 10 working days of receiving the notice. The response may include supporting evidence, communication records, and witness details.
4. Inquiry Process
The ICC will conduct a fair inquiry into the complaint and ensure that the investigation is completed within 90 days from the date of receiving the complaint, in accordance with the PoSH Act.
This policy is aligned with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.