Patriarchal ideology
These changes need to demonstrate equality in every aspect of life at ...work
PRIVATE SECTOR
“GBV in the workplace shows up as, sexual harassment and unwanted sexual advances; threats and acts of sexual abuse and violence, including “coercive” or transactional sex, rape, and sexual assault; abuse and harassment around pregnancy; psychological abuse and intimidation; abusive working conditions such as poor health and safety… ”
It is, therefore, crucial that companies better understand the range of circumstances in which GBV can occur in the workplace and the ways in which company operations can reduce GBV-related risks. In as much as Government needs to set an enabling environment to drive gender equality through appropriate policy frameworks, legislation, and an efficient justice system, the private sector is a powerful partner in advancing gender equality at work due to its distinctive position as a catalyst and role model for change.
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Dec 2022 | Collective Action Magazine
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