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. After the historic adoption of ILO Convention 190 and Recommendation 206 at
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
The report discusses how sexual violence has become normalized in the agricultural industry due to the social and cultural dynamics of the farmworker population. The lack of both awareness of workers’ rights and sufficient legislation serve as obstacles to justice
This year, the 63rd session of the Commission for the Status of Women takes as its theme social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality, and the empowerment of women and girls. As a resource
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. After the historic adoption of ILO Convention 190 and Recommendation 206 at
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
Sexual Misconduct in the United Methodist Church: US Update
A survey conducted to discuss the sexual harassment that occurs within the church.
Sexual Violence Against Women Farmworkers in the United States: A Literature Review
The report discusses how sexual violence has become normalized in the agricultural industry due to the social and cultural dynamics of the farmworker population. The lack of both awareness of workers’ rights and sufficient legislation serve as obstacles to justice
Sexual Violence in the Military
A 2012 survey found the alarming rates of sexual violence within the military.
Focus on Social Protection, Public Services, and Sustainable Infrastructure
This year, the 63rd session of the Commission for the Status of Women takes as its theme social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality, and the empowerment of women and girls. As a resource