Thammasat University recognizes the importance of protecting the witnesses and complainants from humiliation, defamation, or disrespect of human dignity. Thammasat University has published a notification of “Policy on Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination against Women, LGBT+ People, and People with Disabilities” that designates a policy and practice guidelines protecting those reporting discrimination from educational or employment disadvantage.
The policy is published in our sustainability website (https://sdgs.tu.ac.th/policy-operation/) under “Thammasat University Policy” section. The policy #6. (6. Thammasat University Notification of Policy on Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination Against Women, LGBT People, and People with Disabilities) addresses the reporting mechnisms and suppport services that protects those reporting discrimination from educational or employment disadvantage.
It stretches, on page 4 in section 5 “Reporting Mechanisms, that the university shall establish and implement policies to protect individuals who report discrimination or witness harassment, ensuring they are safeguarded from retaliation.
6.-Policy-on-Gender-Equality-and-Non-discrimination-Against-Women-LGBTIQA-Individuals-and-People-with-DisabilitiesComplaints or allegations against any university students, staff members or visitors for acts of discrimination or harassment may be filed in accordance with the university regulations regarding discipline and disciplinary procedures for university staff and employees, B.E. 2566, as follows:
(1) A written complaint or allegation submitted to the university, the relevant department, or the supervisor of the staff member in question.
(2) An oral complaint or allegation made to the supervisor of the staff member in question.
Complaintants and witnesses will be protected through strict confidentiality measures and guarantees that filing a complaint will not negatively impact their education, employment, or livelihood.
Complaints and investigations related to such complaints shall be conducted transparently, fairly, and expeditiously. If any supervisor receives a complaint or becomes aware of the conduct of their subordinates that may constitute a disciplinary violation under these regulations and fails to take disciplinary action or to report it to the appropriate authorities for disciplinary action, that supervisor shall be considered to have committed an offense.
Reference: Student Affairs – Policy Protecting People Reporting Discrimination
The Faculty of Sociology and Anthropology, Thammasat University, has appointed a committee to promote gender equality, monitor and receive information, suggestions, and complaints, including a free legal consultation and assistance for gender-based violence cases. If legal counseling is needed, Pro-bono lawyers will be assigned to proceed on legal procedures required.
5.6.8-คณะกรรมการส่งเสริมความปลอดภัยและความเข้าใจทางเพศ
For more information on the committee and the legal consultation, please refer to:
1. Appointment – Committee to promote sexual safety and understanding – Faculty of Sociology (2021)
2. Facebook – Committee to Promote Sexual Safety and Understanding
3. SHero Facebook – Line Official Account for Legal Consultation on Gender Harassment and Violence (Jun,2022)
4. Student Representative for the election of “Safety Promotion Committee and Sexual Understanding” (Oct,2022)
Several activities took place among faculties and the university during these past few years to promote gender equality and non-discrimination against women and LGBT+ people as well as activities to protects those reporting discriminations from educational or employment disadvantage. For more information, please refer to the articles and websites below.
Related articles and websites:
1. Announcement on prevention and opposition to sexual harassment and abuse (2021)
2. Facebook: Announcement on prevention and opposition to sexual harassment and abuse (2021)
3. Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Programme – WGSSP (Mar,2022)
4. โครงการ เสวนาหาทางออกเชิงนโยบาย “จริยธรรมของผู้นำ กับหนทางสู่ความยุติธรรมของผู้ถูกละเมิดทางเพศ” (2565)
5. QS GEN – Thammasat University strengthens its commitment to gender diversity (Thammasat Pride and Allies)
6. Think well before posting! That could be ‘Online sexual harassment’ (2021)
7. โครงการยุติการคุกคามทางเพศในสถาบันการศึกษา (2019)