The University of Manitoba supports equity, diversity and the dignity of all people. The University promotes equity in our learning programs and employment and in the conduct of the University’s affairs.

Sexual harassment is one of the types of conduct that is prohibited under the Manitoba Human Rights Code and the University of Manitoba’s Respectful Work and  Learning Environment Policy.

What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is one of the types of conduct that is prohibited under The Human Rights Code of Manitoba. 

Sexual harassment is uninvited and unwanted sexual attention made by a person who knows, or ought reasonably to know that it is unwelcome. Sexual harassment is defined as a course of abusive, unwelcome conduct or comment made on the basis of gender; or, any sexual solicitation or advance that is unwelcome, especially if it may reasonably be seen to be putting a condition on employment, or the receiving or withholding of any benefit or service. The unwanted behaviour may be either physical or verbal. It may include one or more of the following:

- unnecessary physical contact, such as touching, patting or pinching
- demands for sexual favours in return for a promise of a reward or a threat of reprisal
- unwelcome sexual remarks or jokes that denigrate one’s gender
- displaying derogatory materials such as pictures, cartoons or printed matter

Everyone has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and to be assessed on the basis of their personal merit. Sexual harassment can create a negative and hostile environment which can have an adverse effect on the victim.

For further information on the University’s policy that deals with sexual harassment, please see the University of Manitoba’s Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy.

Please contact Human.Rights@umanitoba.ca