Gender-Based Violence

What do we mean by "Gender-Based Violence"?

Tackling Gender-Based Violence

Watch this Workshop to learn from a decade of insights and practical guidance to build supportive, safe work environments for all. Discover how your

Equity, Gender, Gender-Based Violence, Women

March 11, 2024

New Research Sheds Light on the Digital Gender Gap

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, in partnership with Intuit, has published cutting-edge research, revealing the challenges, motivations and opportunities for women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries in 2023, strongly linked to digital access and experiences. Here, the Foundation’s CEO, Dhivya O’Connor, shares the report’s key findings and calls for urgent action from the private sector to support women’s entrepreneurship and digital inclusion.

Equity, Gender, Gender Equality, Gender-Based Violence, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Small and Medium Enterprises, Technology, Women

March 7, 2024

Safer Workplaces – How Companies Can Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse

This interview with the author of the new Business Fights Poverty Toolkit – Dr Jane Pilinger, will help you discover how your organisation or company can prevent domestic violence and abuse, empower survivors, and enhance workplace safety and well-being.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Equity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender Equality, Gender-Based Violence, Responsible Business, Women

February 29, 2024

Stop Talking and Start Listening: Women Respond in Crisis

The ‘Women Respond’ survey by CARE underscores the vital importance of continuously listening to and collaborating with women in crisis situations. Highlighting the resilience and proactive measures women take despite increasing challenges. By actively involving women in decision-making and solution development, CARE’s initiative showcases a successful model for sustainable impact and advocacy, urging the global community to prioritize women’s voices in crisis response and development strategies.

Equity, Gender, Gender Equality, Gender-Based Violence, Leadership, Livelihoods, Poverty

February 21, 2024

Safer Workplaces: How companies can support survivors of domestic violence and abuse

This Toolkit emphasizes the critical role of companies in combating domestic violence, particularly within the realm of work. It showcases the significant contribution of Dr. Jane Pillinger’s expertise, combined with the knowledge gathered from global organizations like the ILO and UN Women. Through practical guidance and insights from interviews with survivors, managers, and colleagues, the Toolkit offers a roadmap for businesses to support survivors of domestic violence. It underlines the necessity for workplace interventions and highlights how companies of all sizes can engage in preventing domestic violence and providing a safe environment for employees. With the support of global and sector-specific best practices, the Toolkit aims to foster awareness, safety, and prevention in the professional sphere.

Equity, Gender, Gender-Based Violence, Women

February 16, 2024

Practical Action: Climate Change and Poverty Increases Gender Based Violence

Business Impact, Business Purpose, climate, Climate Action, Climate Justice, Diversity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender Equality, Gender-Based Violence, Impact, Poverty, Social Impact, Women

November 27, 2023

Working Together to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

Our hybrid workshop with Anglo American explored lessons and practical opportunities to collaborate across sectors to tackle the root causes of gender-based violence. OPENING

Gender, Gender-Based Violence, Partnerships

September 29, 2023

Gender-based violence is a work issue, with Jane and Craig

Gender, Gender Equality, Gender-Based Violence, Human Rights, Responsible Business

February 10, 2023

How can businesses help prevent and tackle GBV in the workplace?

Hosted with Avon When incidents of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) spiked during the pandemic, many businesses stepped up. Yet organisations still have a role to

business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Gender, Gender Summit, Gender-Based Violence

January 26, 2023

How can business prevent and tackle GBV in their workplaces and supply chains?

Businesses are stepping up to tackle GBV. This session will bring together business and expert voices to explore recent examples, lessons and challenges. In

business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Gender, Gender Summit, Gender-Based Violence, Supply chains

January 26, 2023