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Promoting a workplace free of gender-based harassment

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence highlights the urgent need to address all forms of violence and harassment, including those rooted in gender and sex. 

25 Nov 2024 1 min read Employment Law Alert Article

Harassment in the workplace is an issue that undermines dignity, equality, and safety. Eliminating workplace harassment is a critical step toward building a society free from gender-based violence.

A workplace free from harassment fosters respect, inclusion, and accountability, empowering people to thrive without fear of discrimination or abuse. Addressing harassment, whether verbal, physical, or systemic, is not only a legal obligation but also instrumental in dismantling the broader structures that perpetuate gender-based violence.

By cultivating safe, respectful environments at work, organisations contribute to a culture that rejects gender-based violence in all its forms, paving the way for a more equitable and just society.

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