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Encouraging equal opportunities in the workplace<\/h2>\n

This booklet<\/strong><\/a> summarizes provisions from the Labour Act 9 of 2007<\/a>, the Foreign Investments Act 27 of 1990<\/a>, the Co-operatives Act 23 of 1996<\/a>, and the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act 29 of 1998<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The pamphlet provides ideas on how an employer can put the provisions into meaningful practice and gives suggestions on how to go beyond the basic provisions to encourage real and practical change that will encourage equal opportunities in the workplace.<\/p>\n

The pamphlet is intended for employers and employees alike and it is hoped that the information, now provided in a simple and accessible form, is utilized by many workplaces to encourage positive change in the employment environment in Namibia.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Gender and the Labour Act<\/h2>\n

The Labour Act 15 of 2004 (passed but never brought completely into force) was completely replaced by the new Labour Act 11 of 2007<\/strong><\/a>. GR&AP advocacy helped to ensure that the new law included provisions on sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, maternity leave and family leave. We made submissions on these and other human rights issues to the Ministry of Labour, the National Union of Namibian Workers, the Namibian Employers Federation, and the International Labour Organisation, and most of our concerns were addressed in the bill before it became final.<\/p>\n

GR&AP also made submissions to the Ministry of Labour on the draft Code of Practice on Sexual Harassment.<\/p>\n

GR&AP has produced a simple 8-page information booklet about the provisions relating to gender in the 2007 Labour Act. This booklet is available in\u00a0English<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Oshiwambo<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and Afrikaans<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

GR&AP has also prepared a short training module about\u00a0Gender and the Labour Act<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>and a comic on sexual harassment in English<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Oshiwambo<\/strong><\/a> and Afrikaans<\/strong><\/a>. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

GR&AP worked other LAC departments to litigate a test case on sexual harassment involving a young woman who was allegedly harassed at the workplace by her immediate supervisor. The matter was settled in terms favourable to our client before the case\u2019s conclusion, and the settlement order stipulated that GR&AP would be allowed to publish an article about the case, without identifying the parties involved. You can read our article about the sexual harassment case here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Powerpoint presentations<\/h2>\n

These presentation provide information on the following issues:<\/p>\n