Even before the pandemic, 1 in 3 women experienced violence in their lifetimes. With lockdowns that number dramatically increased. There are ethical, business and legal reasons for business to take action, and to maintain the focus on tackling GBV. It results in significant impacts on worker wellbeing, losses to productivity and reputation, and the 2019 ILO Convention (190) is shaping the new legal context.
Take action to prevent and tackle GBV across your workplace and value chains. Find out how with our practical toolkits and other resources, developed with organisations such as the International Finance Corporation, Anglo American, Avon, CEMEX and Primark.