Sexual harassment at the work place is a serious issue that Nigerians are not keen to talk about. This is because most times they are victimized with the threat of losing their jobs, for an average Nigerian, Well that spells doom. .getting a job in this part of the world is definitely ‘not beans’ especially with the prevailing high level of unemployment and poverty.

However, the victim of sexual harassment might suffer from, low self-esteem, victimization, rape and an unwillful affair as well as exposure to several sexually transmitted diseases. For women who are mostly the victims of sexual harassment, they also exposed to societal condemnation that comes with being a victim of sexual harassment. This situation is more alarming at the work place and definitely a serious issue that both employers and employees should take seriously.

There are several things to do when faced with this situation most of which boils down to the victim, however the first and most important thing to do is to NEVER IGNORE SEXUAL HARASSMENT…It is a serious issue and therefore should be treated as thus .It should never ignored, talk about it with other trusted employees because if you ignore it, the harasser might escalate his/her behavior.

Also, MAKE IT CLEAR TO THE HARASSER THAT THE BEHAVIOUR IS NOT WELCOME, show displeasure at his/her behavior and you must tell the harasser unequivocally to stop the behaviour. There is no special way to do this or magic words to use; but you must make it clear that the behaviour is unwelcome. You may want to put your position in writing, perhaps in an email. By doing so, you will have proof that the conduct was unwelcome if the harassment doesn't stop.

Sexual harrassmentKEEP NOTES OF EVENTS, basically of what transpires between you and the harasser, not on company equipment but on a personal equipment. This serves as evidence against him when the need arises.

If the harasser continues his/her behaviour REPORT THE CONDUCT. It might seem threatening but it would make the harassment stop and give the harasser an opportunity to change his/her ways.

DO NOT QUIT YOUR JOB, sexual harassment is an offence under the law, therefore it should be treated as such. You could take a sick leave so that the issue can be handled but don’t quit your job.http:///1etsnwT

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