The interim government yesterday gave the final approval to a draft ordinance aimed at preventing sexual harassment at workplaces and educational institutions. Called ‘Workplace and Educational Institutions Sexual Harassment Prevention Ordinance, 2026’, it defines sexual harassment broadly to include all forms of unwanted and degrading physical, verbal, non-verbal and online conduct. It also brings sexual harassment through social media, email, messaging platforms and other digital technologies under its purview. Also at yesterday’s advisory council meeting chaired by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, the draft Domestic Violence Prevention Ordinance, 2026 and nine other ordinances, proposals and policies were approved. The draft Domestic Violence Prevention Ordinance 2026, which will replace the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act, 2010, aims to protect women and children, prevent domestic abuse, ensure speedy trials and establish survivor-centric remedies.