As a civil society organisation with a mission towards bringing about positive social and environmental change, Dakshin Foundation takes its social responsibilities and legal obligations very seriously. In consultation with subject-specialists and leaders in the field of social change, we have put in place a number of internal policies covering aspects related to finance, personnel management and staff conduct. These policies ensure that Dakshin is not just a safe working space for its employees, but also that its staff adopt practices that are socially responsible, culturally sensitive and lawful in nature. All relevant internal policies are shared with Dakshin staff holding various positions and responsibilities.
Dakshin adopts a zero-tolerance policy on bullying, harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse.
The following policies at Dakshin ensure that any reports of such practices are systematically raised and registered, investigated and acted upon. Some of the key policies in this regard are presented below as downloadable PDFs:
- Prevention of Sexual Harassment
The current members of Dakshin’s Internal Committee (IC) under the POSH Policy are as follows:
Bangalore Internal Committee <iccposh@dakshin.org>
Complaints arising out of Bangalore or any other sites (except Odisha and Andaman) will be taken up by the Bangalore IC.
1. Nayana Udayashankar – Chair
2. Gopi T.R
3. Madhuri Mondal
4. Tanmay Wagh
5. Muankimi
6. Aswati Warrier
Odisha Internal Committee <odishaposh@dakshin.org>
Complaints arising out of Odisha field office will be taken up by the Odisha IC
1. Nayana Udayashankar – Chair
2. Muankimi
3. Gopi TR
4. Aswati Warrier
5. Akash Mallick
Andamans Internal Committee <andamans@dakshin.org>
Complaints arising out of ANI field office will be taken up by the Andamans IC.
1. Nayana Udayashankar – Chair
2. Tanmay Wagh
3. Madhuri Mondal
4. Gopi TR
5. Himshi Singh
You can access the Tamil version of the POSH policy here.
- Whistle-blowing on Unethical Practices
The CAW under the whistle-blower policy is Ms. Rosemary Vishwanath. Address: House No N -48, 9th B Main Sector XI Jeevan Bima Nagar, Bangalore, 560075 - Protection and Safeguards for Children
- Data Protection and Privacy
- Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion Policy
Anyone interested in knowing more about Dakshin’s policies is welcome to write to us requesting the same.