Anti-harassment policy – Thammasat for SDGs

Thammasat University has published a notification of “Policy on Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination against Women, LGBT+ People, and People with Disabilities” (as policy no. 6 on our sustainability website https://sdgs.tu.ac.th/policy-operation/) that designates a policy and practice guidelines against any discrimination or disadvantage in education or employment. The policy addresses on page 3, in section 4, “Anti-Harassment Guidelines” that all behaviors such as verbal, non-verbal, or physical sexual harassment are unacceptalbe and will not be tolerated in any form within the university, in school or workplaces.

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To fosters a positive and safe atmosphere to reduce the risk of harassment and abuse, Thammasat promote knowledge and understanding regarding actions that constitute sexual abuse or sexual harassment through the establishment of the “Sexual Safety and Sexual Awareness Promotion Board” in 2019 to regulate and manage all issues related to sexual safety and gender equality. Practice Guidelines for Sexual Molestation or Harassment Prevention and Solution was issued covering the definitions of sexual molestation or harassment, characteristics of inappropriate behaviors considered as sexual molestation or harassment, scope of victim protection, place of incident and feeling of victim, appropriate steps in case of potential sexual molestation or harassment, the process in petitioning a complaint about sexual abuse or harassment, and the measures for petitioner and witness protection.

Thammasat University actively demonstrated its commitment to its anti-harassment policy and gender equality through a series of interconnected academic and practical engagement activities between late 2023 and early 2024. These activities highlighted an integrated approach: policy development, practical training, and public awareness. For instance, the Faculty of Law Data Survey Project on Sexual Harassment/Abuse (November 2023) directly supported policy-making by gathering essential data and social views to inform and prepare institutional guidelines and officially disseminate anti-harassment policies. Concurrently, the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Workshop (September 16, 2023) provided practical, interdisciplinary training to Law and Social Administration students, equipping future professionals with the skills to address and support victims of violence, which is critical for effective policy implementation.

Furthermore, the university extended its influence into public advocacy by co-organizing the Special Lecture: “Argentina & Mexico” (December 1, 2023) as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This academic collaboration, involving the College of Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) and foreign embassies, served to raise international awareness and integrate global best practices into the university’s and the public’s understanding of violence prevention. Taken together, these initiatives show Thammasat’s dedication to combating violence not just through internal rules, but through research, education, and community engagement.