Policy_Prohibiting_Discrimination

discipline_rules

Policy Prohabiting Discrimination & Sexual Harassment

Introduction

One of the core objectives of the ICFAI University, Dehradun (hereinafter referred to as “University”) is to ensure gender equality and gender justice through the University interventions and practices. In keeping with this principle, it is important to ensure a climate, free from discrimination and harassment, with a particular focus on prevention of sexual harassment.

Policy of prohibiting Discrimination

This policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, caste, age, color, creed, nationality or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability and marital status. Discriminatory harassment is one form of discrimination. Under this policy, discriminatory harassment is identified as conduct toward a particular individual, individuals, or groups on the basis of a protected status that is significantly severe or pervasive that has the purpose or effect of:

  • Creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or educational environment for the individual or groups
    or
  • Unreasonably interfering with the work, academic performance, living environment, personal security, or participation in any University-sponsored activity of the individual or groups.