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,
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
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
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
Emily Sours is currently completing a practicum at the Center for Women’s Global Leadership towards her master’s degree in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Rutgers. Supporting the CWGL team, Emily conducts several levels of research and strategy, focusing on
The findings in this research demonstrate the need for more IPV-related resources in the workplace to be available to supervisors as well as survivors and their coworkers. The needs of supervisors and workplaces vary by site, demonstrating the need for
A report that discusses a myriad of sectors in the service industry, food processing industry, amongst others. In addition, workers stories are shared to further explain the experiences of exploitation and abuse.
Focusing on trade organizations such as Asia Floor Wage Alliance, CENTRAL Cambodia, Global Labor Justice, etc and the violence drawn out by popular clothing companies such as Walmart, Gap, and H&M.
Focusing primarily on domestic workers, garment workers, fishers, farm workers, and migrant workers, this report provides government practices and recommendations on ending gendered-based violence.
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
Emily Sours, Practicum Student
Emily Sours is currently completing a practicum at the Center for Women’s Global Leadership towards her master’s degree in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Rutgers. Supporting the CWGL team, Emily conducts several levels of research and strategy, focusing on
Employers' Perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence among a Diverse Workforce
The findings in this research demonstrate the need for more IPV-related resources in the workplace to be available to supervisors as well as survivors and their coworkers. The needs of supervisors and workplaces vary by site, demonstrating the need for
Ending Gender-Based Violence in the World of Wok in the United States
A report that discusses a myriad of sectors in the service industry, food processing industry, amongst others. In addition, workers stories are shared to further explain the experiences of exploitation and abuse.
Ending Violence and Harassment Against Women and Men in the World of Work
Focusing on trade organizations such as Asia Floor Wage Alliance, CENTRAL Cambodia, Global Labor Justice, etc and the violence drawn out by popular clothing companies such as Walmart, Gap, and H&M.
Ending Violence and Harassment At Work; The Case For Global Standards
Focusing primarily on domestic workers, garment workers, fishers, farm workers, and migrant workers, this report provides government practices and recommendations on ending gendered-based violence.