INDIVIDUAL HEALTH CHECK ON GBVF

SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR INDIVIDUALS TO RESPOND TO GBVF

The tool aims to raise awareness about the nature and scope of gender-based violence (GBVF) and equip individuals and organisations with the knowledge and skills to effectively respond to it.

Through a health check survey, you can assess your current attitudes and policies towards GBVF and identify opportunities for improvement. By taking concrete actions and focusing on issues you can make a positive impact in addressing GBVF.

This is an is anonymous survey. (It’s important to ensure that surveys are fair, unbiased, and respectful towards all participants.)

1. Policies & Codes of Conduct

1.1 - In our organisation, when it comes to sexual harassment policy and the code of conduct in the work place…
(Please indicate which of the following options fits best your experience):

I am not aware that we have a policy or code of conduct. I think we have one, but I have not seen it. We have one, and I was asked to read and sign it when I joined the organisation. We have one, and we do an awareness and training session on the Policy/Code once a year We have one, and we do an awareness and training session on the Policy/Code more than once a year

1.2 - The sexual harassment policy or code of conduct in our organisation includes the following
(Please indicate all the items that apply):

We do not have a policy or code of conduct The policy spells out a clear process for reporting sexual harassment or abuse, and the steps that will be taken to investigate this The policy spells out the consequences of being found guilty of sexual misconduct of various kinds The policy has an operational plan which includes clear allocation of responsibilities and time for monitoring and evaluation There is a designated individual to speak with, even if the accused has a senior position in the organisation There is a confidentiality clause to protect the complainant The policy spells out support and assistance available to the complainant The policy spells out the training and popularisation plan for all employees in the organisation to be aware of its existence and how it is applied

1.3 - In our organisation, if and when a sexual offence takes place…
(Please indicate which of the following options fits best your experience)

The victim and others do not speak about it. The victim does speak up, but the matter is usually quickly hushed to avoid embarrassment in the organisation. The victim speaks up, and the matter is investigated internally with clear consequences to the perpetrator if found guilty. The victim speaks up, and in addition to the internal investigation, the matter is escalated to the local police. In addition to the above, the incident is used as a learning opportunity for a structured conversation about gender based violence and the systemic reasons it exists in our organization and in society at large.

1.4 - In our organisation, there are policies that create a culture conducive to healthy gender relations.
Please indicate if these policies exist, and how well they are enforced.

Gender discrimination policy (for salary and promotions)

Maternity and Paternity leave

Employment Equity Policy

Preferential Procurement Policy

Gender Responsive Budgeting Policy

Gender neutral bathrooms Policy

1.5 - In our organisation, we have programmes that respond to GBVF.
Please indicate if these programmes exist, and how well they are implemented:

1.6 - In our organisation, we track data on the impact of these programmes.
Please indicate how data is tracked:

Data tracking tool does not exist Data tracking tool exists but never used Data tracking tool exists and at times used Data tracking tool exists and often used Data tracking tool exists and always used

2. Behaviours

Please pick one option from the list below under each statement, as best as you can recall:

2.1 - In the past three months, I observed or was on the receiving end of sexually charged jokes from colleagues in the organisation: