No 1: Official languages
In countries with more than one official language, parliamentary information and services are available in all official languages.
No 5: Monitoring
Parliament monitors the effectiveness and impact over time of policies to combat sexism, harassment and violence in parliament, including by collecting baseline data and the experiences and perceptions of people working in parliament.
No 4: Awareness-raising and training
Parliament regularly conducts awareness-raising and training programmes for MPs and staff combating sexism, harassment and violence.
No 3: Complaints mechanism
Parliament has a confidential complaints mechanism to receive and process complaints by MPs and staff. This mechanism is confidential; responsive to complainants; fair to all parties; based on a thorough, impartial and comprehensive investigation; and timely.
No 2: Protection against abuse by third parties
Parliament takes specific measures to protect MPs and others working there who are subjected by third parties to threats, assaults, or sexist or sexual violence, including online harassment/cyberbullying.
No 1: Policy for combating sexism, harassment and violence in parliament
Parliament has adopted a workplace policy for combating sexism, harassment and violence in parliament that is in line with national and international obligations and best practice.
No 5: Work-life balance
Parliament takes measures to facilitate work-life balance for MPs and staff, including predictable sitting hours and session periods, flexible working hours, and opportunities for virtual participation and remote working.
No 4: Family-friendly facilities and services
Parliament provides family-friendly facilities and services for MPs and staff, such as breastfeeding spaces, spaces for family members, and childcare facilities.
No 3: Breastfeeding or caring for young children
Parliament’s rules of procedure enable MPs who are breastfeeding or caring for young children to fulfil their parliamentary duties, including voting.
No 2: MPs and staff with disabilities
Parliament provides a safe and functional workplace for MPs and staff with disabilities.
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