Health Worker Sector Focus
NGO Reports
Taking on Gender-Based Violence at Work in Indonesia
“Like women around the world, Indonesian factory, farm and office workers frequently face sexual harassment, bullying, rape and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV) on the job—yet many are unaware that anything can be done to address it. Now, union
Impunity Remains: Attacks on Health Care in 23 Countries in Conflict
“This report documents attacks against vaccination workers, paramedics, nurses, doctors, midwives, patients, community volunteers, and drivers and guards, in violation of longstanding human rights and humanitarian law norms to protect and respect health care in conflict. Apart from the immediate
The Global Health 50/50 2019 Report
“A review of the gender-related policies and practices of 198 global organisations active in health, with a special focus on gender equality in the workplace. The 2019 Report provides an in-depth look at the extent to which global organisations active
UN Agency Reports
Delivered by Women, Led by Men: A Gender and Equity Analysis of the Global Health and Social Workforce
“Since women account for 70% of the health and social care workforce, gaps in health worker supply will not be closed without addressing the gender dynamics of the health and social workforce. The female health and social care workers who
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
ILO Instruments, Declarations, & Recommendations
C190 – Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190): Convention concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work
R206 – Violence and Harassment Recommendation, 2019 (No. 206): Recommendation concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work
Infographics
Videos
Media Reports
The Plight of Pakistan’s Lady Health Workers
58% Of Women Surgeons Suffer Sexual Harassment: Why This May Hurt You Too
Time’s Up Takes on Sexual Abuse and Discrimination in Healthcare
#MeToo in Medicine: Women, Harassed in Hospitals and Operating Rooms, Await Reckoning
2018 Violence and Disruption Statistics
Academic Reports
Nursing Under Pressure: Workplace Violence in the Illinois Healthcare Industry
“Among those in the healthcare industry, it is common knowledge that threats of violence ranging from verbal to physical to sexual abuse come with the territory. Yet, there is a surprising lack of data that reveals the rates of violence
Journal Articles & Studies
Workplace Violence Towards Nurses: A Reality from the Pakistani Context
“Workplace violence is a devastating issue worldwide. Incidents of workplace violence towards nurses are common in every healthcare setting. Nurses are more prone to workplace violence due to the nature of the tasks performed by them at healthcare settings. Lack
Workplace Violence against Nurses: Provincial Data from Iran
“Workplace violence against female nurses is a significant and increasing problem. This study aimed to investigate workplace violence against female nurses in three general hospitals of Ilam (Western Iran) and identify factors influencing its incident. Our results revealed a high
Workplace Violence Against Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study
“Workplace violence has a notable impact on nursing staff, not only disrupting the normal medical care order but also dampening their enthusiasm and facilitating both the intention to leave and emotional exhaustion. This makes it important for nurse leaders to
Workplace violence against nurses in the emergency departments of three hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey
“Violence in healthcare systems is one of the most common forms of workplace violence. The Emergency Nurses Association in The United states reported that workplace violence in the healthcare setting is 3.8 times higher than all private industry, and that
Perceptions on the Sexual Harassment of Female Nurses in a State Hospital in Sri Lanka: A Qualitative Study
“Sexual harassment occurs within the nursing profession globally, challenging the health and safety of nurses and the quality and efficiency of health systems. In Sri Lanka, no studies have explored this issue in the health sector; however, female employees face
Assaulted and Unheard: Violence Against Healthcare Staff
“Healthcare workers regularly face the risk of violent physical, sexual, and verbal assault from their patients. To explore this phenomenon, a collaborative descriptive qualitative study was undertaken by university-affiliated researchers and a union council representing registered practical nurses, personal support