Country | Ukraine |
Year | 2006 |
Type of Measure | Violence against women > Legislation |
Form of Violence | Sexual harassment |
Article 1 of the Equal Opportunities for Women and Men Act 2006 defines sexual harassment as " sexual actions of a verbal (threats, intimidation, indecent remarks) or physical (touching, patting) nature, which may humiliate or insult the person who is dependent on the perpetrator, due to work, official, financial or other reasons." Article 17, 22 and 23 also deal with the issue of sexual harassment.