Asturias approves a new protocol against sexual harassment in the administration
The Government of the Principality of Asturias has announced the creation of a new regional protocol designed to combat sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination. This measure will be mandatory across the entire regional administration, with the goal of improving the institutional response to potential cases of abuse and protecting public employees.
One of the fundamental points of this new regulation is to avoid so-called "re-victimization." This means that the process is designed so that affected individuals do not have to unnecessarily repeat their story to different departments. With this approach, the aim is to reduce the emotional suffering and stress of victims for the duration of the investigation.
Additionally, the protocol places a strong emphasis on absolute confidentiality. The document ensures that the identity of all individuals involved will be rigorously protected at every stage of the process. In this way, authorities hope to create an environment of trust where victims feel safe to report harassment situations without fear of leaks or reprisals.
The document has already received initial approval and represents an important step toward modernizing protection tools in the public sector. According to regional authorities, the final objective is to guarantee a work environment based on respect and equality, eliminating any type of violent or discriminatory conduct in the offices of the Principality.