Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination

1. Training Introduction

The Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination Training is a comprehensive and practical program designed to promote respectful workplaces and strengthen institutional frameworks for preventing and addressing harassment and discrimination.

Workplace harassment and discrimination undermine employee well-being, productivity, morale, and organizational reputation. Effective policies, reporting systems, leadership accountability, and awareness programs are critical to building inclusive, safe, and legally compliant work environments.

This training provides participants with a structured understanding of legal frameworks, policy development, complaint handling, investigative procedures, and cultural transformation strategies necessary to prevent harassment and discrimination.

The program runs for 4 days (3 hours per day) and includes a 1-Day Tour/Site Visit to observe inclusive workplace systems and grievance management mechanisms in practice.

2. Training Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the legal and ethical foundations of anti-harassment and anti-discrimination frameworks.
2. Identify different forms of harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
3. Develop and implement effective prevention policies and procedures.
4. Establish safe reporting and grievance handling mechanisms.
5. Conduct fair and impartial investigations.
6. Promote inclusive leadership and respectful workplace culture.

3. Targeted Group

This training is suitable for:

• Human resource managers and officers
• Compliance and ethics officers
• Legal and regulatory affairs officers
• Internal auditors and risk management professionals
• Public sector officials
• NGO and development organization staff
• Board members and governance personnel
• Supervisors and line managers
• Senior and middle-level managers

4. Course Duration

• Duration: 4 Days
• Daily Contact Time: 3 Hours per Day
• Total Training Hours: 12 Hours
• Additional Component: 1-Day Tour/Site Visit

5. Training Methodology

The training adopts interactive and experiential learning approaches:

• Interactive lectures and legal framework discussions
• Case studies on harassment and discrimination scenarios
• Group discussions and peer learning
• Role plays (handling complaints and mediation)
• Policy drafting and framework development workshops
• Investigation simulations and documentation exercises
• Experience sharing and reflective sessions
• Tour/Site Visit for practical exposure
• Question & Answer sessions

6. Course Structure

Module 1: Foundations of Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination

Content:

• Definitions and types of harassment and discrimination
• Legal and regulatory frameworks
• Protected characteristics and equal opportunity principles
• Organizational responsibilities and leadership accountability
• Ethical workplace standards

Outcomes:

Participants will:

• Understand legal and ethical obligations
• Identify prohibited behaviors and risks
• Recognize leadership roles in prevention

Module 2: Policy Development & Preventive Measures

Content:

• Key elements of anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies
• Awareness and training programs
• Safe reporting mechanisms and confidentiality
• Risk assessment and workplace climate monitoring
• Preventive leadership practices

Outcomes:

Participants will:

• Develop structured workplace policies
• Establish prevention and awareness programs
• Strengthen reporting confidence and transparency

Module 3: Complaint Handling & Investigation Procedures

Content:

• Complaint intake and documentation
• Fair and impartial investigation processes
• Interview techniques and evidence gathering
• Due process and confidentiality safeguards
• Disciplinary measures and corrective actions

Outcomes:

Participants will:

• Manage complaints professionally and fairly
• Conduct impartial investigations
• Apply appropriate corrective actions

Module 4: Building Inclusive & Respectful Workplaces

Content:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles
• Leadership accountability and cultural transformation
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems
• Continuous improvement strategies
• Conflict resolution and restorative approaches

Outcomes:

Participants will:

• Promote inclusive and respectful workplace culture
• Monitor compliance and improve systems
• Strengthen organizational trust and employee well-being

7. Tour / Site Visit (1 Day)

Purpose:

To provide practical exposure to organizations implementing inclusive workplace frameworks and grievance management systems.

Activities:

• Visit to a corporate HR department, regulatory agency, or governance institution
• Interaction with HR, compliance, and diversity officers
• Observation of reporting and grievance handling systems
• Discussion of operational challenges and best practices
• Reflection and lessons learned session

Expected Learning:

Participants will:

• Observe operational anti-harassment systems
• Connect policy frameworks to practical implementation
• Gain insights into strengthening workplace culture

8. Training Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will:

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of anti-harassment and anti-discrimination principles
• Develop and implement effective workplace policies
• Establish safe reporting and grievance handling mechanisms
• Strengthen inclusive leadership and cultural transformation
• Promote respectful, safe, and legally compliant work environments

9. Assessment & Evaluation

Participants will be evaluated through:

• Pre- and post-training assessments
• Scenario-based complaint simulations
• Policy drafting exercises
• Group discussions and presentations
• Tour/Site Visit reflection report

10. Certificate of Completion

Participants who:

• Attend at least 90% of sessions
• Actively participate in all learning activities
• Successfully complete required assessments

Will receive a:

Certificate of Completion

Issued by FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

The certificate formally recognizes successful completion of the Anti-Harassment & Anti-Discrimination Training (4 Days + 1 Day Tour/Site Visit) and demonstrated competence in preventing and addressing workplace harassment and discrimination in line with governance and compliance standards.