Five years after its adoption by the International Labor Organization (ILO), the Violence and Harassment Convention, C190, calls on governments, employers and unions to work together to confront the root causes of GBVH, including multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, gender stereotypes and unequal gender-based power relationships. Activists discussed progress and challenges to ending work-related harassment and violence at a recent event co-sponsored by the Solidarity Center.
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SPEAKING OUT AGAINST ANTI-WORKER VIOLENCE
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The global labor movement lost a friend and advocate, and the Solidarity Center a dear colleague, with the passing of Laurence “Laurie” Clements on April 19 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Laurie joined the Solidarity Center in 2001 as country program director in Serbia. His dedication and passion for our mission took him to the Middle East and North Africa region in 2005. His leadership and invaluable contributions to our work, which we remember with deep gratitude, are a testament to his unwavering commitment.
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In Nigeria, the widespread issue of gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) impacts many. However, recent years have seen increased efforts to tackle GBVH, including advocacy, awareness campaigns and support for survivors. Artistic initiatives like “Mista Silas: A Tale of Unheard Voices,” which was supported by the Solidarity Center, are pivotal, amplifying the voices of the affected and raising awareness about the issue.
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SOLIDARITY CENTER AND PARTNER NEWS
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WEST AFRICA: UNION HEALTH CARE CAMPAIGN EXPANDS REACH
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UKRAINE: DOMESTIC WORKERS WIN WITH NEW LAW
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PHILIPPINES: GARMENT WORKERS STRUGGLE AGAINST UNION BUSTING
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GEORGIA APP WORKER: ‘SOLIDARITY AND UNITY IN PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS ARE ESSENTIAL’
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This ILAW Network issue brief, researched and drafted by Dr. Barbora Černušáková, maps some of the legal initiatives and strategies undertaken by workers and unions, and outlines opportunities for workers to challenge breaches of technology-driven labor rights through organizing, regulation and litigation. The goal of this brief is to inform a debate on effective strategies for the global labor movement vis-à-vis technology.
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SOLIDARITY CENTER IN THE NEWS
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