The dialogue was opened by OPP and NWC briefly introducing the basic values and missions of their respective organizations and the reason why they felt the issue was of utmost importance to be thoroughly discussed.

 

Defining the issue, OPP said that sexual harassment could be any form of sexual behaviour, verbal or physical or visual that could be harmful or irritant or embarrassing towards a person, male or female. This can occur at any time or location such as home, buses, schools, hospitals and even graveyards. It is deeply rooted in our traditions, culture and faith patterns which promoted certain kind of self-perception and self-entitlement for the male who derive their power from patriarchal power structures and misogynist mindsets.