Comms
Africa & Arab Countries Gender-Based Violence
This project aims at protecting women workers in Senegal, Uganda and South Africa from Gender-based violence.
The project's long term goal is to see women workers in Senegal, Uganda and South Africa protected against GBV through:
The ratification of the ILO Convention 190 on Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work;
Changes to national laws in line with C190; and
The inclusion of GBV clauses in Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Videos
Video
PSI Africa & Arab countries region welcomes the adoption of ILO Convention C190 - a victory for all workers, especially women workers. Gender-based violence is a problem across the region and this convention provides opportunities for trade unions. Watch this video and learn more about it.
C190 on ending violence and harassment in the world of work - an opportunity for unions
Sub Saharan Africa struggles with gender equality, and patriarchy has a direct impact on women in the workplace, and gender-based violence requires urgent attention at a structural level. It is therefore important that C190 is implemented at workplace level, and has a direct impact in creating safer and more accountable workplaces for women workers on the shop floor.
Publications in English
Une victoire pour les travailleurs - Sénégal
Events
