Does the law prohibit sexual harassment in employment?

  • Prohibition of Sexual Harassment with both criminal penalties and civil remedies
  • Prohibition of Sexual Harassment with criminal penalties
  • Prohibition of Sexual Harassment with civil remedies
  • General Prohibition
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 59 countries prohibit sexual harassment with both criminal penalties and civil remedies.
  • 32 countries prohibit sexual harassment with only criminal penalties.
  • 27 countries prohibit sexual harassment with only civil remedies.
  • 14 countries have only a general prohibition on sexual harassment.
  • 13 countries have no provision against sexual harassment.