What is SHE Box?
SHE Box (Sexual Harassment Electronic Box) is an online complaint platform launched by the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India.
It allows women to report workplace sexual harassment securely, confidentially, and conveniently.
The portal acts as a centralised system that routes complaints directly to the organisation’s Internal Committee (IC) or to the appropriate District Officer for further action—ensuring transparency and accountability in handling POSH-related cases.
Why SHE Box is Important?
Creating a workplace that promotes safety, dignity, and equality is everyone’s responsibility.
SHE Box strengthens an organisation’s POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) compliance by:
- Offering 24×7 online complaint submission
- Ensuring privacy, security, and protection for women complainants
- Allowing individuals to raise concerns even if they feel hesitant to approach HR
- Enabling faster response, tracking, and monitoring under government oversight
This makes SHE Box a vital tool for organisations committed to building a respectful and inclusive work culture.
Who Can Access SHE Box?
Any woman who experiences sexual harassment in connection with her workplace can use SHE Box, including during:
- Office premises or official work environments
- Online/remote work interactions
- Client meetings, business travel, or field visits
- Company events, conferences, or off-site gatherings
- Internships, apprenticeships, or training programs
Eligible users include full-time employees, contractors, interns, consultants, and temporary staff.
What Qualifies as Sexual Harassment?
As per the POSH Act, 2013, sexual harassment includes (but is not limited to):
- Unwelcome physical contact or inappropriate advances
- Sexually suggestive remarks, jokes, or comments
- Sharing explicit or pornographic content
- Requests or demands for sexual favours
- Repeated unwanted attention or stalking
- Any behaviour that creates a hostile, intimidating, or uncomfortable workplace
How to File a Complaint through SHE Box
Registering a complaint is simple and user-friendly:
- Visit shebox.gov.in
- Click on “Register Your Complaint”
- Enter your personal and organisational details
- Describe the incident clearly, including dates, time, location, and any witnesses
- Upload supporting documents (emails, screenshots, evidence) if available
- Submit your complaint
Once submitted, the complaint is forwarded to your organisation’s Internal Committee (IC) or the relevant authority for further inquiry and action.
Assured Confidentiality
All complaints filed through SHE Box are processed with strict confidentiality, as mandated by the POSH Act.
No information is disclosed without the complainant’s consent, ensuring:
- Privacy
- Protection
- Dignity
This maintains a safe environment for women to report concerns without fear of retaliation.
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