> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://policies.aic.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://policies.aic.io/gender-equality-and-anti-sexism-policy.md). # Gender Equality and Anti-Sexism Policy ### Purpose AIC is committed to maintaining a working environment free from sexism, sexual harassment, gender discrimination and gender-based exclusion. ### Policy Statement AIC has zero tolerance for sexism, sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination. Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or family status. ### Unacceptable Behaviour Unacceptable behaviour includes: * sexist comments or jokes * sexual harassment * unwanted sexual attention * inappropriate comments about appearance * assumptions about capability based on sex or gender * exclusion from opportunities based on gender * pregnancy or maternity discrimination * hostility towards flexible working or caring responsibilities * undermining people because of gender identity or expression * retaliation after a concern is raised ### Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment includes unwanted conduct of a sexual nature that violates dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. It may include: * sexual comments * sexual jokes * unwanted touching * intrusive personal questions * repeated unwanted contact * sharing sexual material * pressure for dates or sexual attention * comments about someone’s body or appearance ### Pregnancy, Maternity and Caring Responsibilities AIC does not tolerate unfair treatment connected to pregnancy, maternity, parental responsibilities or caring responsibilities. Decisions must be based on business need, role requirements and lawful criteria. ### Meetings, Projects and Opportunities AIC expects fair access to: * meetings * technical discussions * leadership opportunities * customer-facing work * training * progression * recognition People must not be excluded or undermined because of sex, gender or caring responsibilities. ### Reporting and Action Concerns should be raised with an appropriate manager, delivery lead, commercial lead or company director. Where this policy is breached, AIC may take formal action. ### No Retaliation Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern or supports an investigation is not tolerated. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://policies.aic.io/gender-equality-and-anti-sexism-policy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.