Getting Through the Crisis Together 5: COVID 19 and beyond - Making gender equality a reality

In the fifth webinar, which is jointly organised by GIZ FABRIC and ILO’s Decent Work in Garment Supply Chains Asia project, we will look at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers in the textile and garment sector in Asia from a gender perspective. Given that women account for roughly 80 per cent of the workforce, they are particularly affected by the predominantly negative effects of COVID-19. These are further exacerbated by underlying practices of discrimination, violence and harassment, lack of women’s representation and leadership, wage gaps, and unpaid care and family obligations. We will hear insights from Bangladesh and Indonesia, and discuss strategies to ensure gender is at the forefront of the COVID-19 recovery. We will also talk about the social and economic benefits of gender inclusive business operations in the textile and garment industry. Welcome and thematic introduction by Irene Genzmer, Coordinator Gender Component, GIZ FABRIC, and Joni Simpson, Senior Specialist, Gender, Equality and Non-Discrimination, ILO Decent Work Team. Speakers: Ms. Nazma Akter, Executive Director, Awaj Foundation; Mr. Scott Deitz,Founder and President, Convene Communication Strategies; Ms. Elly Rosita Silaban, President, Konfederasi Serikat Buruh Seluruh Indonesia (Confederation of Indonesian Trade Union; KSBSI)