Inquiry Committee

KP-RAP: Advancing Safe & Respectful Workplaces Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

KP-RAP is committed to fostering dignity, accountability, and zero tolerance toward harassment in all project-related workplaces. Establishment and strengthening of Inquiry Committees form a core pillar of this commitment.

• Silence and stigma limit young women’s access to help.
• Changing mindsets is key to preventing workplace harassment.
• Safe and respectful work environments strengthen equality and dignity.

• 16 contractors, the Supervisory Firm, and the KP-RAP Project Office were sensitized on the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act, 2010.
• Inquiry Committee officially notified by the Communication & Works Department.
• Contractors successfully advocated and established their own Inquiry Committees.

Specialized training sessions were delivered to Inquiry Committee members focusing on legal and ethical responsibilities, including:

• Understanding harassment and misconduct
• Personal boundaries and informed consent
• Safe and confidential reporting mechanisms
• Roles and responsibilities under the 2010 Act

In addition, comprehensive Anti-Harassment and Work Ethics training was provided to both field and office staff across KP-RAP partners.

• Strengthened accountability systems across all KP-RAP partners.
• Improved awareness of rights and responsibilities among employees.
• Enhanced culture of respect, safety, and zero tolerance for harassment.

Harassment must be confronted — not ignored.

KP-RAP is building safer, more dignified, and accountable workspaces for all stakeholders across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.