ILSS Policy for Prevention of Harassment

India Fundraising Conference – February 17 - 18, 2027

Policy Guideline

India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) has a zero-tolerance approach towards bullying or any sort of harassment (sexual/non-sexual) at a space or event organised by ILSS across our office premises, venues of programs, conferences and other events.

ILSS is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and conducive environment for everyone associated with the organisation (employees, partners, and participants in ILSS programs and events).

We value every individual and intend to protect their self-esteem and self-respect. In this context, we expect all participants at ILSS events to act in accordance with social norms that do not cause harassment of any nature to other participants (employees, participants, partners).

What constitutes sexual harassment?

While it is not feasible to list out all actions in an exhaustive list, the following list provides an indication of types of actions that would be construed as harassment.

  • Unwelcome physical contact and advances: assault, staring or targeting unreasonable attention at an individual.
  • Seeking sexual favours.
  • Making sexually coloured remarks: derogatory statements, slurs, jokes of an inappropriate nature.
  • Showing pornography: sexual visuals, sexual audios, or obscene material.
  • Transmitting any message, by mail, telephone, e-mail etc. which is obscene, lewd, suggestive, or blatantly sexual in nature.
  • Humiliating treatment be it verbal abuse or physical actions.

Reporting an experience of harassment:

In case of any complaint, It is essential to promptly report any instances of perceived or experienced harassment, irrespective of the intent behind the behaviour. This will ensure that we take appropriate measures to address the matter swiftly and effectively.

To report any incident of harassment to self / others, please reach out to -

Action will be taken against anyone found guilty of actions that go against the policy guidelines. ILSS reserves the right to remove offending parties from the event venue and take any other relevant actions in accordance with the provisions of the Law and principles of natural justice.