Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination
In order to achieve its mission of educating students to become leaders in their careers and communities, the A respectful and tolerant learning and working environment is essential to universities. It is dedicated to giving all university employees—faculty, staff, and students a workplace free from discrimination and unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. As part of this commitment, Sulaimani Polytechnic University has implemented a policy that clearly forbids discrimination and harassment against emplotyee on the basis of their sex, age, race, colour, national origin or ancestry, disability, religion, sexual orientation, status as a member of the armed forces or veteran, gender identity, or results from genetic testing. These types of harassment and discrimination are prohibited, and Sulaimani Polytechnic University will not accept any kind of harassment or discriminatory behaviour from any of its visitors, staff, contractors, vendors, clients, or board members. The University acknowledges that every employee and student has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Any kind of harassment or discrimination is not acceptable and will not be accepted.
Confidentiality
At all times during any procedures under this policy, it is expected that confidentiality will be upheld to the maximum degree at the University’s discretion. After all parties involved have been fired, all records pertaining to the claimed occurrences of harassment, their resolution, and any disciplinary action taken will be kept confidential for years.
Retaliation
Retaliation against anyone who files a complaint or assists with an investigation under this policy is illegal, strongly prohibited, and subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
False Accusations
Discipline up to and including permanent expulsion and/or termination of employment shall follow any willfully false or malicious accusations of harassment or discrimination.
This policy was approved by the President of the University on 1 September 2022