
Gender-based Violence at Work
Women around the world are disproportionately impacted by gender-based violence including sexual harassment and assault at work. Millions of female workers are forced to work in an intimidating, hostile or humiliating environment, and experience various unwelcome forms of sexual conduct. Women are asked for sexual favors, exposed to inappropriate jokes, insinuations, and comments, and unwanted physical contact that can amount to assault. Despite its massive scale, sexual harassment at work remains under-reported because of fear of disbelief, blame, social or professional retaliation, retaliatory civil or criminal charges, or loss of legal residency status.
After years of advocacy and negotiations, in June 2019, the government, employer, and worker members of the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted a groundbreaking treaty known as the Violence and Harassment Convention (C190). The treaty is the first to set international legal standards for preventing and responding to violence and harassment in the world of work. In June 2021, C190 went into legal effect under international law.
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Europe/Central Asia
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“I Just Wanted to be Treated like a Person”
How Lebanon’s Residency Rules Facilitate Abuse of Syrian Refugees
News
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On May 1, End Violence and Harassment at Work
This International Workers Day, Governments Should #RatifyC190
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France Edges Closer to Ratifying Workplace Violence Treaty
National Assembly Passes Law to Ratify ILO Violence and Harassment Convention
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France Lags in Workplace Protections Against Domestic Violence
Labor Laws Can Support Women Trying to Escape Abuse
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Uganda Lagging on Protecting Women Workers
Government Should Ratify Landmark Treaty on Workplace Violence
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Lebanon: Sexual Harassment Law Missing Key Protections
Lacks Prevention Measures, Labor Law Reforms, Monitoring
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France Should Act to End Violence, Harassment at Work
New Human Rights Watch Campaign Urges Hastening Reforms
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France Should Speed Efforts on Workplace Violence
Ratify ILO Violence and Harassment Convention, Make National Reforms