A policy aimed to ensure that personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) work in a safe environment devoid of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH), has been launched in Accra.
Named Protection from SEAH (PSEAH) would ensure that perpetrators of these acts against immigration officers, including civilian staff, are held accountable.
It was formulated in compliance with the National Gender Policy and provisions of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees equality and freedom from discrimination.
Speaking at the launch, the Comptroller-General of the (CGI) of GIS, Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi, said the policy underscored the unwavering commitment of the GIS in creating a harmonious working environment. "In accordance to Ghana's vision that is truly just, equitable and human dignity are respected, GIS shall not accept or tolerate sexual harassment in its workplace or in any work-related location," he said.