Often times, domestic violence is seen as a personal and private issue. However, as reports like this have shown, domestic violence and the problems surrounding it transfer to the workplace. From employees being affected to productivity levels, violence occurring in
Directrices marco para afrontar la violencia laboral en el sector de la salud
“El objetivo de estas Directrices Marco es servir de orientación general para abordar la violencia en el trabajo en el sector de salud. Por la creciente presión de las reformas y tensión del trabajo, la inestabilidad social y el deterioro
Disability and Gender-Based Violence
Around the world,
Domestic and Family Violence Workplace Support Policy – Guiding Principles for Agencies
This policy is designed to assist agencies to support government sector employees who experience domestic and family violence, but can be applied to a larger context. It lays out specific support for Aboriginal family violence as well.
Domestic Violence at Home Affects Work and Workplaces
Often times, domestic violence is seen as a personal and private issue. However, as reports like this have shown, domestic violence and the problems surrounding it transfer to the workplace. From employees being affected to productivity levels, violence occurring in
Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Danger
This expert commentary by James N. Madero, from Violence Prevention International, details the necessary responses and procedures for employers to address domestic violence in the workplace. It suggests a team approach and introducing security measures for affected employees.
Domestic Work Sector Focus
Beginning in January 2019, the Center for Women’s Global Leadership will be highlighting the types of discrimination and violence faced by women in various labor sectors as part of our commitment to making sure that the ILO adopts a strong,
ITUC, UN Women | Domestic Workers Count Too: Implementing Protections for Domestic Workers
Domestic workers are workers employed by private households within national boundaries or overseas to do house chores and care work. They constitute an integral part of the labour force worldwide. According to ILO data, the estimates are 4-10% of the
Dreams Deferred
Effect of Gender-Based Violence on Women Farmers' Agricultural Livelihood Activities
The Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources Sciences takes a closer look into a study on over 100 women in Nigeria who rely on farming for survival. The majority of the study’s respondents cited the most common forms of violence
EMERGE Practice Brief: Lessons in Good Practice from Work with Men and Boys for Gender Equality
Engendering Men: Evidence on Routes to Gender Equality (EMERGE) is a two-year project to build an open repository of accessible evidence and lessons for working with men and boys for gender equality. Useful for those designing and implementing projects, programs, and