'sexual harassment' Stories

How do we break the taboo around sexual harassment? In a nation that places such importance on the modesty of women, why is the protection of women from unwanted sexual attention considered taboo?

May 26, 2021

It’s always struck me as odd that the issue of sexual harassment is perceived as taboo in our culture. In a nation that…

PMO: Sexual harassment framework to be ready in July The guidelines will include a reporting mechanism and code of conduct for gov't employees

March 26, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – A draft guideline to address sexual harassment in the public sector is slated for completion in July, according to…

Gov’t says it will address sexual harassment in the workplace, but women’s groups call for new laws Mandatory training, clear reporting mechanisms and a nationwide study are among recommendations from civil society

March 19, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said it is preparing guidelines to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, after a Legislative…

‘All workplaces need zero tolerance policy towards sexual harassment’ LegCo member says no meaningful action has been taken to address sexual harassment

March 18, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Government and private sectors need to do more to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, a Legislative Council (LegCo)…

Stop blaming victims of sexual harassment: Police Victims advised to gather evidence and keep records of any written or electronic communication

March 10, 2021

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN — Family and friends should believe and support victims of sexual offences rather than blame the victim, a senior police…

What’s missing in sexual harassment awareness campaigns? Male voices. Men need to examine how they are complicit in sexist culture in order to be true allies and not silent witnesses, writes Tiwin Aji

November 15, 2017

Like with any good viral internet sensation, there has been some pushback against the #MeToo campaign. The “Me Too” concept was originally created…

Think sexual harassment doesn’t happen here? Think again. In the wake of a Hollywood scandal that has sparked a global conversation about sexual harassment, Tiwin Aji writes about her own experience dealing with harassment in Brunei and abroad

October 25, 2017

Recently, actress Alyssa Milano kicked off a flurry of #MeToo hashtags all over Twitter in a bid to demonstrate just how common sexual…

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