Gender-Based Violence at Work

Gender-based violence is one of the most prevalent and tolerated human rights violations in the world—including at the workplace. Gender-based violence affects all workers, but unequal status and power relations in society and at work often result in women being far more exposed to violence and harassment.

Gender-based violence at work occurs across spaces related to work, such as factories, offices, hospitals, restaurants, schools, streets and farms and in the home. But few country’s laws cover gender-based violence at work, and even those that address it in some way often are not sufficient or are not enforced.

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Join the Campaign to End Gender-Based Violence at Work!

Right now, we have a rare opportunity to help end gender-based violence at work around the world.

The International Labor Organization (ILO) is considering a convention (regulation) that would address violence and harassment at work. Workers and their unions are championing its adoption with a strong focus on the gender dimension of violence.

In February 2019, the ILO released the most recent draft of the proposed convention, “Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work” which builds on high-level discussions in spring 2018 among representatives of workers, government and business.

In June, workers, employers and governments will negotiate final language on a binding convention and recommendation at the International Labor Conference.

You can join the campaign for passage of a gender-based violence at work convention. The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) offers information and tools so that you, your unions and organizations can make a difference.

There can be no decent work with violence at work. Take action now.