Building Awareness and Capacity building of staff on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse/Sexual Harassment, including Code of Conduct, the Grievance Redress Mechanism at Rogun HPP

On 10 June 2026, the Project Management Group (PMG) conducted a training session on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse/Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), the Code of Conduct, the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), and Gender Referral Pathways for representatives of JSC Rogun, contractors, human resource specialists, and appointed social and gender focal points. The training was organized as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen awareness of the staff and workers at JSC Rogun and to address SEA/SH risks, ensure workplace safety, promote gender equality, and ensure compliance with the World Bank’s environmental and social requirements.

The interactive session provided participants with the explanation of the key definitions on SEA/SH, practical guidance on preventing and responding to SEA/SH risks, explaining the CoC with inclusion of SEA/SH clauses, and description of the disciplinary sanctions for violation of the code;  handling SEA/SH sensitive grievance mechanism through GRM that, and understanding available support services for survivors for gender referral pathway that will be further elaborated. Discussions highlighted the importance of creating a respectful working environment where all workers, regardless of gender, feel safe and empowered to raise concerns. Participants also have been explained the roles and responsibilities of the social/gender focal points towards expectations of the project from them on the implementation of the gender action plan.

The training generated active discussion and reflection among participants. One participant noted: “I did not realize that there are so many programmes and mechanisms in Tajikistan aimed at protecting women’s rights. It was a real discovery for me.” Another participant emphasized the practical value of the session, stating: “This is a very important initiative. People need to know that such mechanisms exist and that these cases should not be ignored.”

By increasing awareness of workers’ rights, reporting mechanisms, and SEA/SH risks prevention measures, the training contributes to strengthening institutional capacity across the Rogun HPP Project. It also supports the project’s broader goal of fostering an inclusive, safe environment, and respectful workplace culture where both women and men can participate equally and confidently in the development of one of Tajikistan’s largest infrastructure projects in the energy sector.