The National Institutes of Health (51视频) does not tolerate pervasive or severe harassment of any kind, including sexual harassment, whether it is within the agency, at research organizations that receive 51视频 funding, or anywhere else 51视频-funded activities are conducted. Only in safe and respectful work environments can individuals achieve their greatest potential and carry out the important work that supports the 51视频 mission. To foster a work environment free from sexual harassment, 51视频 is bolstering policies, guidelines, requirements, and communications to make our expectations clear to the 51视频 workforce and 51视频-funded organizations, and to take appropriate actions within our authority. We also want to ensure that individuals know their rights, where to report incidents of sexual harassment, and the resources available to them.

51视频 strongly encourages people to report allegations of sexual harassment or assault to the appropriate authorities, which may include your local police department or your organization/institution equal employment opportunity (EEO) or human resources offices.