Gender-Based violence in the Workplace
Why it's important to address Gender-Based Violence in the Workplace
In recent years, Viet Nam government has further acknowledged the needs to take measures in preventing and addressing the sexual harassment in the workplace. This commitment is clearly demonstrated in the revised Labour Code 2019 which came into force in January 2021, along with its accompanying Decree 145 issued in December 2020. These documents provide detailed regulations on sexual harassment in the workplace, making the first time such conduct has been defined in the labour code. Moreover, the Convention No.190 concerning the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work was adopted in 2019 further underscores the importance of implementing these measures on the ground.
"It is important to actively address sexual harassment in the workplace"
Thuy shares her story about the topic of gender-based violence in the workplace and why it is important to create greater awareness to this topic for women garment workers.
"The training has made me aware of what I can do in the event of sexual harassment in the workplace"
We spoke to Quyen about her experiences with gender-based violence in the workplace, what she learned from the training and how she will apply the knowledge in her day-to-day work.
Mr. Voung, why are gender-based violence trainings so important?
An interview with Mr. Voung, factory manager of X in X.
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