Gender-based Violence
IDWF e-Newsletter #24 - November 2019
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 24, 2019 08:23 AMNovember 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Latin America: Advocacy activities, campaigns and actions against GBV
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 23, 2019 06:21 PMAdvocacy activities, campaigns and actions against GBV in Latin America (Last 6 Months)
GBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 23, 2019 05:44 PMGBV and C190 Campaigns and Awareness-raising Activities by IDWF Affiliates in all Regions
Asia: Gender-based Violence activities
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 22, 2019 09:05 PMA summary of the Gender-based Violence activities in Asia.
Global: November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 23, 2019 07:17 PMOn the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women this year, we in particular think of all those women who have been injured and even sacrificed their lives amid police and military violence during protests for freedom and democracy in various parts of the world – from Hong Kong and Chile to Bolivia and Lebanon.
Global Unions call for bold commitments in advancing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the human rights of women throughout the lifecycle
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2019 06:42 PMUNCSW64 Global Unions Statement
Ratify C190
— by IDWFED — last modified Nov 25, 2019 06:45 PMILO Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment
ILC108: June 16 International Domestic Workers Day in Geneva marks by a strong message to governments to support an ILO Convention to stop gender-based violence against domestic workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Sep 09, 2019 11:21 AMDomestic workers from across the globe will share their stories of resilience and struggle to explain why an ILO convention with a recommendation is critical to help them to put end to gender-based violence. The event will be a great opportunity for all, including governments, employers, trade unionists and advocates, to interact and learn from domestic workers themselves about their victories and challenges from Asia, Latin America, and Africa to Europe.
ILC108: "Our plea is that we need a Convention but a great Convention with very strong Recommendations!"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:40 PM"We call on all of you, use your mind and hour heart when you debate and let us assure that all lives matter and all need protection in the world of work."
Cyprus: Letter to President Nicos Anastasiades - Murder of Migrant Domestic Workers and Girls in Cyprus
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 20, 2019 09:39 PM"Mr. President, we ask you to take concrete action to recognize domestic workers including migrant domestic workers as full-fledged workers and protect them with legal rights, ratify the ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers and take concrete measures to stop all acts of violence, discrimination and xenophobia against migrants and against women."
Informal Economy Podast: Social Protection #05 Domestic Workers and Violence at the workplace
— by IDWFED — last modified Oct 31, 2019 05:26 PMTo help us understand more about the implications of this issue for domestic workers and the intersectionality between gender and work status – and the role of social protection in addressing this problem – we invite Adriana Paz.
ILC108: "Use your voices, Support the ILO Convention!"
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 19, 2019 05:34 PMMyrtle Witbooi, IDWF President spoke at the ILC108 on June 10, 2019.
ILC108: Vulnerable workers bringing important perspective on violence and harassment to International Labour Conference in Geneva
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:28 PMOver 61% of the world’s workers work in the informal economy, yet they have the least protection against violence and harassment at work. They'll be bringing their important perspective on violence and harassment to this year's International Labour Conference in Geneva.
Global: Our Support - Stop Gender-based Violence at Work!
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 05, 2019 11:10 PMWe support the campaign of "Stop Gender-based Violence at Work, for an ILO convention against Violence and Harassment in the Workplace!"
Asia: Meeting Statement for May Day - Support ILO Convention, "Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work"
— by Fish Ip — last modified May 02, 2019 05:04 PMIDWF Affiliates got together on the Eve of May Day 2019 and take Petition to Asian governments to demand for support of an International Labour Convention "Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work!!"
Global: For an ILO Convention Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work
— by IDWFED — last modified Mar 08, 2019 10:20 PMOn the International Women's Day 2019, a letter from the IDWF President and General Secretary addressing the coming key actions on the ILO Convention Ending Violence and Harassment in the World of Work.
Honduras: Justice for Maribel! Stop Violence against Domestic Workers!
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 23, 2018 11:53 AM"We demand that states put an end to these precarious working conditions where violence and discrimination are perpetuated by historical social inequalities. We ask for justice to the feminicide of Maribel Flores."
Malaysia: Chronicles of My Geneva Experience at the 107th International Labour Conference
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 05, 2018 06:28 PMBy Liezl Galdo - Head of the Organizing Committee of AMMPO, a Filipino migrant domestic workers in Malaysia
Global: Agreement of an International Law to end Violence and harassment against women and men in the world of work - Victory of the International Labour Conference, June 2018
— by IDWFED — last modified Aug 05, 2018 06:14 PMA report on the IDWF at the Conference, 2018.
Global: 2018 June 16 - Support ILO Convention to Stop Gender-based Violence - Equal Rights, Respect & Justice for Domestic Workers
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 21, 2018 06:32 PMEveryone, including governments and employers in our communities need to know this process and be supportive of our call. A workplace which is free of abuse and violence is good for everyone.
Italy: Stop violence at work - Filcams supports the campaign for the ILO Convention
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 16, 2018 03:41 PMOn the International Domestic Workers' Day, Filcams Cgil Nazionale supports the #StopGBVatWork campaign against violence at work and gender harassment.
ILC107: ILC delegates agreed the future instrument should be a Convention, supplemented by a Recommendation
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:34 PMWrapping up their annual meeting in Geneva, members of the International Labour Organisation agreed on the need to "adopt standards on violence and harassment in the world of work".
ILC107: We continue to fight with alongside our partners and allies in unity and solidarity
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 02, 2018 10:01 PMWe all know well that domestic workers and other workers in the informal sector are subjected to violence and harassment because of lack of protective measures that renders them vulnerable and unprotected. The following days will be fundamental, and the battle of the amendments is already under way.
ILC107: Let 2018 be the start of freedom from abuse for domestic workers!
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:32 PMSpeech of Myrtle Witbooi, IDWF President, at the ILC 2018 plenary.
Switzerland: IDWF delegation at the International Labour Conference in Geneva
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 02, 2018 09:48 PMDomestic workers are ready to fight for an instrument that gives them the voice and freedom they deserve.
Switzerland: The International Domestic Workers Federation is back at the International Labour Conference - Support ILO Convention Stop Gender-based Violence
— by IDWFED — last modified May 31, 2018 05:03 PM“We, domestic workers are back again, this time for another ILO Convention to protect us against violence and harassment in the workplace. The invisible violence that we must bear in our work places as women and as workers is one of the most pervasive injustices inflicted into our sector but we are here to make sure this will come to an end”, said Myrtle Witbooi.
World of Work magazine: Violence at work
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 10, 2019 03:34 PMSpecial 2018 issue - This year’s edition of the World of Work magazine highlights the themes discussed by the ILO’s 107th International Labour Conference (ILC).
Platform of Demands - Violence and harassment against women and men in the world of work
— by IDWFED — last modified Jun 02, 2018 10:13 PMIn this document we set out why domestic workers, our workplace, and clear definitions of who we need protecting from are among the issues that must be specifically included for this new Standard to be effective and bring about significant and lasting change for the better. Only then might domestic workers and indeed other marginalised workers be optimistic that we can provide our highly valuable services in the safe and secure conditions that we deserve and are entitled to.
Support Campaign to End Gender-based Violence at Work!
— by IDWFED — last modified May 31, 2018 05:21 PMGender-based violence is one of the most common human rights violations in the world--it can affect any worker, but women most of all because of unequal power relations.
USA: "Violence and Harassment against Women in the World of Work" Expert Group Workshop
— by IDWFED — last modified May 31, 2018 05:05 PMIn the context of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW62), the IDWF was invited by Care International to an Expert Group Workshop on "Violence and Harassment against Women in the World of Work" on 13 March 2018.