health
Sexual harassment at work: 2 out of 10 women have suffered from this scourge at work, but complaints are low
Sexual harassment at work is a scourge that is not always reported. Photo: Courtesy - A.P.I.
TL;DR
- About 23% of women in Colombia have experienced workplace sexual harassment.
- Less than half of victims (41%) report these incidents.
- Nearly 40% of those who report face workplace retaliation.
- 59% of victims encounter barriers to accessing justice.
- Workplace sexual harassment causes significant psychological distress, including anxiety, PTSD, and social isolation.
- Companies have a crucial role in preventing and addressing sexual harassment, but many fail to do so effectively.
- The issue is often progressive and subtle, making early detection difficult.
- Recent attention on workplace harassment has led to increased inspections by the Ministry of Labor.