6 August 2018 The report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women concludes that gender-based violence in the political sphere poses a serious violation of women’s human rights and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
The Report of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice on its mission to Tunisia covers the vulnerabilities of women working in the informal sector. Paid less than their male counterparts and
In its resolution 70/162 on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity, the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to prepare a report to be presented at its seventy-second session and to the Human Rights Council at its thirty-seventh
In Europe, the trend in recent years has been towards an increase in migrants among domestic workers, the overwhelming majority of whom are women. These workers are exposed to exploitation and abuse due to several factors, including the lack of
There is an insufficient amount of research and documentation of violence against female agricultural workers due to the difficulty in accessing this work field as well as women’s willingness to keep quiet. Labor violence is normalized in Mexico, and the
Gender-based violence in the world of work also encompasses the commute many workers need to take to their destination. However, for women, their experience traveling to work often involves harassment. This report discusses the numerous amounts of harassment including verbal
In 2018, the 16 Days campaign joined the global call for an ILO convention to end violence and harassment in the world of work, launching the #ILOendGBV hashtag and raising awareness of the importance of the convention. As part of
In this regional study, based on the foundation of the 2016 IPU report, the Inter-Parliamentary Union collaborates with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in analyzing the harassment and violence against women in parliaments in Europe. Through interviews
This Inter-Parliamentary Union Issues Brief further delves into the results of a prior study through a focus on sexism and violence against women in parliament. With aims to gain the attention of international parliaments, the study illustrates quantitative and qualitative
The Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health highlights a study on the experiences of abuse of female Mexican indigenous farmworkers working in the US. These women’s immigrant and minority status have only exacerbated their physical and mental vulnerability. Through focus
Report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences on violence against women in politics
6 August 2018 The report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women concludes that gender-based violence in the political sphere poses a serious violation of women’s human rights and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
Report of the Working Group on the Issue of Discrimination Against Women in Law and in Practice on its Mission to Tunisia
The Report of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice on its mission to Tunisia covers the vulnerabilities of women working in the informal sector. Paid less than their male counterparts and
Report to the General Assembly on Safety of Women Journalists
In its resolution 70/162 on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity, the General Assembly requested the Secretary-General to prepare a report to be presented at its seventy-second session and to the Human Rights Council at its thirty-seventh
OHCHR | Rights of Migrant Domestic Workers in Europe
In Europe, the trend in recent years has been towards an increase in migrants among domestic workers, the overwhelming majority of whom are women. These workers are exposed to exploitation and abuse due to several factors, including the lack of
Rooted in Violence: Abuse of Female Farmworkers in Mexico’s Agriculture Industry
There is an insufficient amount of research and documentation of violence against female agricultural workers due to the difficulty in accessing this work field as well as women’s willingness to keep quiet. Labor violence is normalized in Mexico, and the
Safe and Sound International Research on Women's Personal Safety on Public Transport
Gender-based violence in the world of work also encompasses the commute many workers need to take to their destination. However, for women, their experience traveling to work often involves harassment. This report discusses the numerous amounts of harassment including verbal
Sector Focus Initiative
In 2018, the 16 Days campaign joined the global call for an ILO convention to end violence and harassment in the world of work, launching the #ILOendGBV hashtag and raising awareness of the importance of the convention. As part of
Sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliaments in Europe (2018)
In this regional study, based on the foundation of the 2016 IPU report, the Inter-Parliamentary Union collaborates with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in analyzing the harassment and violence against women in parliaments in Europe. Through interviews
Sexism, harassment and violence against women parliamentarians (2016)
This Inter-Parliamentary Union Issues Brief further delves into the results of a prior study through a focus on sexism and violence against women in parliament. With aims to gain the attention of international parliaments, the study illustrates quantitative and qualitative
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Experiences Among Mexican Indigenous Farmworker Women in Oregon
The Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health highlights a study on the experiences of abuse of female Mexican indigenous farmworkers working in the US. These women’s immigrant and minority status have only exacerbated their physical and mental vulnerability. Through focus