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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Lemaletian",
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    "content": "Secondly, let us not forget that we are talking about sexual harassment. This is something that has been downplayed over many years. Many of us have gone through frustrations of refusing sexual advances particularly from men and, therefore, losing employment. Moreover, I know of some young men in offices who have gone through sexual harassment from older ladies. As a young person in this country, I am very frustrated because that has been the norm in this nation. Somebody asks for sexual favours and if you do not conform, you remain jobless. At the same time, many are losing and missing opportunities because of this thorn in the flesh. This House should be talking about putting strong and stringent laws forward to regulate sexual harassment, especially in public and Government offices. It should be from the top to bottom. We have had many reports even in the media of women being sexually harassed. Right now, the public sees a young and assertive woman, who rose and defended against sexual harassment. Many times we might see different things in the House, but what does the public see? Many times when assertive women come out and defend their position on these issues, their heads are pressed down. This House should discuss how to prevent sexual harassment. Many times when a victim has been harassed, you are not in a position to get evidence. Things flow and you do not have evidence."
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