Francis Bibuksi, the Principal Labour Officer of the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, has encouraged victims of sexual harassment, particularly women, to report such cases to the police.
He emphasized that there are laws in place to protect the rights and privileges of citizens, but these laws can only be effective if cases are reported.
Sexual harassment cases are on the rise in various workplaces, and Bibuksi urged victims to report them to the labor office or the nearest police station.
He specifically recommended that victims of sexual harassment contact the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) under the Ghana Police Service.
Bibuksi’s comments were made during a stakeholder’s engagement event discussing gender-based violence and sexual harassment in senior high schools.
The event was organized by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in partnership with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation in Accra.
Juliana Ama Kplorfia, the Founder and Executive Director of the Girls Excellent Movement (GEM), also highlighted the negative impact of sexual harassment on girls in senior high schools during the event.
She pointed out that victims often struggle to concentrate on their studies and can be negatively influenced by the actions of the perpetrators.
