“UNITE! Activism to end violence against women and girls”

 

Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) has observer the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women with rallies, human chain, discussion meetings in different different industrial cluster across the country. With these activities Bangladesh Labour Foundation launches 16 Days Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Workers, Unions, Volunteers of RMG (Formal & Informal), Tannery, Agriculture, Home Based will participate in the activities.

 

Gender-Based Violence is a violation of Human Rights. Women and girls, including children, are the biggest victims of Gender-Based Violence. This is a widespread problem that affects the lives of millions of women worldwide. Its prevalence is now increasing very terribly by the intersecting crises of Climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Conflict, and Economic instability. Most women experience violence from an intimate partner. For these experiences, the immediate and long-term physical, sexual, and mental consequences for women and girls can be devastating, including death.

 

Bangladesh Labour Foundation is a member of Gender Platform Bangladesh and with this platform we have been working to increase awareness among people highlighting the ratification of the ILO Convention 190, developing Anti-Harassment Laws at the workplace, Implementation of the high court verdict to prevent Sexual Harassment (2009), Ensuring exemplary punishment and justice within a specified time limit to prevent sexual harassment, Amend discriminatory laws, Practicing violence-free culture, Amendment of Bangladesh Labor Rules 2015 by reconsidering the guidelines provided by the honorable High Court.