[Guide to responding to sexual harassment and sexual violence and protecting rights]

This is your natural right. Any workers have the right to be protected from sexual violence. Sexual violence refers to all sexual acts committed against a person's will, such as rape, sexual molestation, and sexual harassment.

• Scope of sexual harassment: This includes not only direct physical contact (physical action) but also all acts that cause sexual humiliation or discomfort to the other party, such as sexual jokes (verbal acts) and the presentation or exposure of obscene photos (visual acts).

※ Emergent workplace change system: Your workplace change is available if you suffer sexual harassment, sexual violence, or violence from your coworker(s) or employer. Particularly, you can change your workplace immediately through the ‘emergent workplace change’ system by the Ministry of Labor and Employment.

1. Clearly express your “refusal”.

If you find the other person's behavior unpleasant, immediately and clearly express your refusal. Your clear expression of refusal will be an important base to the subsequent process of resolving the case.

1. Let those around you know and ask for help.

Do not stand alone and let your trustful coworkers know this fact.  It becomes a process of receiving help from those around you while simultaneously securing witnesses and evidence that can later corroborate your words.

1. Make a contact with a professional organization immediately.

If a matter occurs, do not hesitate to call Danuri Helpline or a trade union immediately to get help from an expert.

■ Danuri Helpline for Migrant Women ☏ 1577-1366

(24/7 real time counseling is available / counseling service in your mother language / Shelter and legal advice are provided)