Authors: Manpreet Kaur
Abstract: Discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, skin colour, sexual orientation and age have a bearing effect on human dignity. Gender equality, Justice and non- discrimination are the core values of many international treaties, declarations, covenants and conventions such as Charter of the United Nations, Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). These are all international instruments are recognized inherent human dignity. Sexual harassment against women and girls is against the value of human dignity. It includes physical contact and advances, a demand or request for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography and any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature. It creates a hostile environment for women that hinders their mental and intellectual growth. This paper will describe concept of human dignity and sexual harassment. It will also describe important international instruments related to human dignity and sexual harassment.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19366663
