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When: May 16, 2019; 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Where: Lister Hill Auditorium, Building 38A, NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, MD
As stewards of the biomedical research workforce, NIH is deeply concerned about accounts of sexual harassment in scientific research settings. Sexual harassment is inexcusable, as are workplace cultures that promote harassment through gender discrimination. Pervasive harassment creates obstacles for women — who are particularly more likely to be subject to sexual harassment — at all stages of their scientific career. In addition to internal actions, the NIH Director has concluded that a high level working group of the Advisory Committee to the NIH Director is essential to review the plans and recommend further action. The Working Group is charged with:
· Assessing the current state of sexual harassment allegation investigation, reporting, remediation, and disciplinary procedures at NIH-funded organizations;
· Advising on oversight, accountability, and reporting measures for awardee institutions;
· Proposing actions and policies to promote a safe and inclusive culture at NIH-supported research conferences;
· Suggesting system-wide changes to culture and climate to prevent harassment and gender discrimination;
· Developing strategies for encouraging research on anti-harassment policies, procedures, and training; and measures and evaluations of their effectiveness.
In order to provide a venue to targets of sexual harassment to share their experiences, the Working Group will be holding a public listening session for individuals adversely affected by sexual harassment and their advocates. The listening session will give the Working Group an opportunity to listen to those who wish to share their experiences with sexual harassment and/or gender discrimination or provide feedback to the Working Group for fulfilling their charge.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. This event will be videocast and archived.
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