Internal Complaint Committee

Internal Complaint Committee / Sexual Harassment (Gender Sensitization Cell)

Internal Complaint Committee / Sexual Harassment (Gender Sensitization Cell) is constituted in GBYSSM. This will act as a nodal division to give effect to the policy of zero tolerance of gender-based violence in the college campus. The unit will be tasked with the responsibility to:

1. Assist and support the college to meet mandatory requirements to end gender-based violence and harassment including provisions for the safety of women students and employees on campuses.
2. Provide ongoing assistance and oversight for the functioning of the Complaints Committees against Sexual Harassment on Campuses and monitor their compliance with the Sexual Harassment Act of 2013.
3. Produce materials for courses and workshops on gender sensitization, sexual harassment, and legal literacy with the help of recognized experts. Prepare a UGC handbook with directives and resources.
4. Ensure regular training programmes such as workshops and short-term courses on gender sensitization within curricular and co-curricular spaces.
5. Provide information on research work, publications, and lecture material with regular updates. Also develop a website and online courses.
6. Maintain an updated directory of experts, trainers, and resource persons specializing in gender equality, legal awareness, counseling, sexual harassment prevention, and related domains.
7. Ensure all institutions under 12(f) and 12(b) submit an annual Gender Audit to UGC. Maintain a log of complaints and the redressal processes adopted.
8. Provide legal advice and guidance that recognizes gender-based violence can be exacerbated by caste, class, religion, disability, and other intersections.
9. Coordinate Open Forums for sharing and accountability on issues related to gender sensitization and sexual harassment.
10. Process applications for grants to run gender sensitization programmes such as courses and workshops.
11. Recommend funding for expanding gender sensitization programmes and the work of Women’s Development Cells and Gender Training Centres.