Latest items for ERBG-PRACTICE-1
Dec. 13, 2024, 3:39 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The legal protections have been ineffectual partly because the government has been lax about implementing the law and investing in mechanisms to properly handle cases of sexual assault, said Vrinda Grover, a lawyer and women’s rights activist. She said that investigations she had examined were often 'unprofessional, shoddy' and carried out by people with little training. The state’s approach, Ms. Grover said, is colored by prejudice against women" (para 9-10).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The legal protections have been ineffectual partly because the government has been lax about implementing the law and investing in mechanisms to properly handle cases of sexual assault, said Vrinda Grover, a lawyer and women’s rights activist. She said that investigations she had examined were often 'unprofessional, shoddy' and carried out by people with little training. The state’s approach, Ms. Grover said, is colored by prejudice against women" (para 9-10).
Dec. 12, 2024, 9:43 p.m.
Countries: Mexico
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"She was waiting to get an order, when a fellow repartidor pulled up alongside and threw chlorine at her. 'I felt it burning against my clothes,' Augustin says. It narrowly missed touching her skin directly. Augustin, 23, has no doubts why this violent attack happened – it was another example of the misogynistic aggression that female delivery drivers, especially non-Mexicans, face every day from colleagues, customers and the restaurant staff from whom they collect the food. The man is part of a group of fellow drivers who often heckle her and other women with the claims that they get more work, and tips, than them. 'Its not true. I wake...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"She was waiting to get an order, when a fellow repartidor pulled up alongside and threw chlorine at her. 'I felt it burning against my clothes,' Augustin says. It narrowly missed touching her skin directly. Augustin, 23, has no doubts why this violent attack happened – it was another example of the misogynistic aggression that female delivery drivers, especially non-Mexicans, face every day from colleagues, customers and the restaurant staff from whom they collect the food. The man is part of a group of fellow drivers who often heckle her and other women with the claims that they get more work, and tips, than them. 'Its not true. I wake...more
Dec. 12, 2024, 1:26 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"More importantly, South Korea’s male-dominated corporate culture has to fundamentally change in favor of working women, he said. 'Korean women will start having more babies if they do not have to sacrifice their career for it'" (para 23).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"More importantly, South Korea’s male-dominated corporate culture has to fundamentally change in favor of working women, he said. 'Korean women will start having more babies if they do not have to sacrifice their career for it'" (para 23).
Dec. 12, 2024, midnight
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"A quarter of those who had experienced sexual harassment said it happened at their place of work" (para 10).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"A quarter of those who had experienced sexual harassment said it happened at their place of work" (para 10).
Dec. 9, 2024, 1:35 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The lack of a birth certificate still affects her prospects, however. She needs it to apply for a national ID card, in order to get a job or start a business" (par. 22).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The lack of a birth certificate still affects her prospects, however. She needs it to apply for a national ID card, in order to get a job or start a business" (par. 22).
Dec. 6, 2024, 11:32 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Not long after teenager Reyna Quispe started working in construction in Bolivia, she found herself hiding in the bathroom to escape her male colleagues’ sexist abuse. 'Women in construction are viewed badly,' says Quispe. 'Men say we harm them and distract them. It’s incredible that these attitudes still exist. There is a lot of discrimination, and on top of that women earn a lot less than men'" (para 1-2). "An estimated 21,000 women work in construction in Bolivia, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO), amounting to about 4.5% of the 471,000-strong workforce. Almost two thirds are unpaid, says the ILO; some women accompany their husbands. Many are single mothers,...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Not long after teenager Reyna Quispe started working in construction in Bolivia, she found herself hiding in the bathroom to escape her male colleagues’ sexist abuse. 'Women in construction are viewed badly,' says Quispe. 'Men say we harm them and distract them. It’s incredible that these attitudes still exist. There is a lot of discrimination, and on top of that women earn a lot less than men'" (para 1-2). "An estimated 21,000 women work in construction in Bolivia, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO), amounting to about 4.5% of the 471,000-strong workforce. Almost two thirds are unpaid, says the ILO; some women accompany their husbands. Many are single mothers,...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 8:40 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Audu Bello, economics lecturer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, says: 'Women should have the opportunity to contribute to the economy. Unfortunately, in some parts of the country, cultural and religious barriers tempt society to confine women to specific roles. There are still people who believe that women should not be allowed to take up certain jobs'" (para 8). "According to a study by the Nigeria Labour Congress and US-based Solidarity Center, 56% of female workers in the country reported experiencing gender-based violence or harassment at work; 52% said they had been threatened in, or on their way to or from work" (para 11). "In 2021, while still a student at...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Audu Bello, economics lecturer at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, says: 'Women should have the opportunity to contribute to the economy. Unfortunately, in some parts of the country, cultural and religious barriers tempt society to confine women to specific roles. There are still people who believe that women should not be allowed to take up certain jobs'" (para 8). "According to a study by the Nigeria Labour Congress and US-based Solidarity Center, 56% of female workers in the country reported experiencing gender-based violence or harassment at work; 52% said they had been threatened in, or on their way to or from work" (para 11). "In 2021, while still a student at...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:28 a.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, AFE-PRACTICE-2
"In Kyrgyzstan, opportunities are often reserved for boys, while girls are relegated to housework. Sons are often exempt from housework so they have more time to study, and later in life it is men who are more likely to get well-paid, prestigious jobs. The fate of a girl is to do chores, take care of relatives and study for a profession that is in service of others, such as a teacher, doctor or nurse. It is important this job does not interfere in family life. Despite this, girls and women overcome obstacles at every stage to get a good education and become successful" (para 12-13).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, AFE-PRACTICE-2
"In Kyrgyzstan, opportunities are often reserved for boys, while girls are relegated to housework. Sons are often exempt from housework so they have more time to study, and later in life it is men who are more likely to get well-paid, prestigious jobs. The fate of a girl is to do chores, take care of relatives and study for a profession that is in service of others, such as a teacher, doctor or nurse. It is important this job does not interfere in family life. Despite this, girls and women overcome obstacles at every stage to get a good education and become successful" (para 12-13).
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:20 a.m.
Countries: Zimbabwe
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The 'We Should All Be Human' exhibit in Zimbabwe was designed to raise the profile of young female artists and to ecncourage them to keep making art amid persistent societal pressures to get married, have children and change their focus to a life of domestic chores. 'You see a promising student, two or three years down the line they are married and they are done with art,' Muchemwa said. 'In our society, married women are not expected to be artists. They are frowned upon, yet their male counterparts are celebrated.' 'We are featured more as subjects and not as creators of art. It is a narrative that we need to...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The 'We Should All Be Human' exhibit in Zimbabwe was designed to raise the profile of young female artists and to ecncourage them to keep making art amid persistent societal pressures to get married, have children and change their focus to a life of domestic chores. 'You see a promising student, two or three years down the line they are married and they are done with art,' Muchemwa said. 'In our society, married women are not expected to be artists. They are frowned upon, yet their male counterparts are celebrated.' 'We are featured more as subjects and not as creators of art. It is a narrative that we need to...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 9:56 a.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"This is the horrifying moment a Kenyan boss tried to force a woman to have sex with him in return for work - as an investigation uncovered widespread sexual abuse on tea farms. BBC reporters found that women had been pressured into sex at farms supplying PG Tips, Lipton, Tesco and Sainsbury's - with one victim being infected with HIV. An undercover journalist was invited to an interview in a hotel room where she was quickly asked to start touching James Finlay & Company recruiter John Chebochok who instructed her to take her clothes off and 'lie down'. The victim, called Katy, was wearing a secret camera and was pinned...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"This is the horrifying moment a Kenyan boss tried to force a woman to have sex with him in return for work - as an investigation uncovered widespread sexual abuse on tea farms. BBC reporters found that women had been pressured into sex at farms supplying PG Tips, Lipton, Tesco and Sainsbury's - with one victim being infected with HIV. An undercover journalist was invited to an interview in a hotel room where she was quickly asked to start touching James Finlay & Company recruiter John Chebochok who instructed her to take her clothes off and 'lie down'. The victim, called Katy, was wearing a secret camera and was pinned...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 9:44 a.m.
Countries: India
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"[S]he got a job as a secretary at the Mumbai office of the German manufacturing company Siemens. Landing a job at a big foreign firm was a big deal back then — especially for a woman, she recalls. Dhulap flourished, and over the next 20 years, she climbed the ranks at Siemens – and was loving it" (para 5). "When women do migrate to urban areas, they often have safety concerns. They may not know their neighbors as well as they did in their ancestral villages. And if they get jobs, they may have to commute long distances, or at night – on public transit that's often unreliable and unsafe"...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"[S]he got a job as a secretary at the Mumbai office of the German manufacturing company Siemens. Landing a job at a big foreign firm was a big deal back then — especially for a woman, she recalls. Dhulap flourished, and over the next 20 years, she climbed the ranks at Siemens – and was loving it" (para 5). "When women do migrate to urban areas, they often have safety concerns. They may not know their neighbors as well as they did in their ancestral villages. And if they get jobs, they may have to commute long distances, or at night – on public transit that's often unreliable and unsafe"...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee is concerned that despite the international commitment to drawing lessons from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the collective promise to rebuild better, there are only a small number of new initiatives in the State party, including regarding improving working conditions in job sectors where women are overrepresented, such as first responder health personnel, and increasing the representation of women in decision-making positions. The Committee also notes with concern that there are no plans for crisis-preparedness that is more gender-sensitive" (5). "The Committee notes...with concern that women are overrepresented among caregivers for older family members and that campaigns to encourage men to take up caretaking professions overemphasize the...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee is concerned that despite the international commitment to drawing lessons from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the collective promise to rebuild better, there are only a small number of new initiatives in the State party, including regarding improving working conditions in job sectors where women are overrepresented, such as first responder health personnel, and increasing the representation of women in decision-making positions. The Committee also notes with concern that there are no plans for crisis-preparedness that is more gender-sensitive" (5). "The Committee notes...with concern that women are overrepresented among caregivers for older family members and that campaigns to encourage men to take up caretaking professions overemphasize the...more
Dec. 4, 2024, 4:33 p.m.
Countries: Belgium
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The Belgian Union of Sex Workers described the law as 'a huge step forward, ending legal discrimination against sex workers'" (par. 9). This suggest that women participating in the sex industry have the option to be part of a labor union (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The Belgian Union of Sex Workers described the law as 'a huge step forward, ending legal discrimination against sex workers'" (par. 9). This suggest that women participating in the sex industry have the option to be part of a labor union (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Nov. 29, 2024, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
“Japan’s long campaign to appoint more women to senior roles in business and industry has suffered a blow after a survey found that just 13 chief executive officers at the country’s top companies are female. Women lead just 0.8% of the 1,643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier prime market, according to a survey by the Kyodo news agency, which based its findings on fiscal 2023 financial statements. Kyodo said the figures demonstrated Japan’s slow progress in “increasing diversity among its corporate decision makers”. The low numbers underline the uphill struggle Japan’s government faces in reaching its target of having women in at least 30% of executive roles...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
“Japan’s long campaign to appoint more women to senior roles in business and industry has suffered a blow after a survey found that just 13 chief executive officers at the country’s top companies are female. Women lead just 0.8% of the 1,643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier prime market, according to a survey by the Kyodo news agency, which based its findings on fiscal 2023 financial statements. Kyodo said the figures demonstrated Japan’s slow progress in “increasing diversity among its corporate decision makers”. The low numbers underline the uphill struggle Japan’s government faces in reaching its target of having women in at least 30% of executive roles...more
Nov. 16, 2024, 4:04 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Hijab enforcement groups are to be set up on the Tehran metro and women not wearing the hijab will be refused entry, in effect banning some women from work, Iranian state TV has reported" (Para 1).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Hijab enforcement groups are to be set up on the Tehran metro and women not wearing the hijab will be refused entry, in effect banning some women from work, Iranian state TV has reported" (Para 1).
Nov. 16, 2024, 4:03 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, MARR-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-LAW-2, ADCM-LAW-1, CUST-LAW-1
"Women in Iran do not have the same legal protections as men, and are particularly vulnerable when it comes to issues such as marriage, child custody, divorce and even employment" (Para 23).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, MARR-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-LAW-2, ADCM-LAW-1, CUST-LAW-1
"Women in Iran do not have the same legal protections as men, and are particularly vulnerable when it comes to issues such as marriage, child custody, divorce and even employment" (Para 23).
Nov. 16, 2024, 4:01 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The man, 31-year-old Jeon Joo-hwan, sent the victim unwanted text messages, then threatened her with videos he filmed with a hidden camera at their workplace restroom" (Para 2). "Women in recent years have demanded safety in public spaces and workplaces from threats like illegal filming, gender-based hate crime and sexual abuse" (Para 4). Despite the victim reporting Jeon's repeated stalking, harassment, and illegal filming, the court denied an arrest warrant, allowing the threats to continue and ultimately resulting in her workplace murder. This case highlights how inadequate legal protections against stalking and workplace violence can deter women from pursuing certain jobs due to safety concerns (UST - CODERS COMMENT)more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The man, 31-year-old Jeon Joo-hwan, sent the victim unwanted text messages, then threatened her with videos he filmed with a hidden camera at their workplace restroom" (Para 2). "Women in recent years have demanded safety in public spaces and workplaces from threats like illegal filming, gender-based hate crime and sexual abuse" (Para 4). Despite the victim reporting Jeon's repeated stalking, harassment, and illegal filming, the court denied an arrest warrant, allowing the threats to continue and ultimately resulting in her workplace murder. This case highlights how inadequate legal protections against stalking and workplace violence can deter women from pursuing certain jobs due to safety concerns (UST - CODERS COMMENT)more
Nov. 16, 2024, 3:40 p.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Previously [before the Taliban takeover] about 10% of educated women in Afghanistan worked in national or international organisations to support their children. If less educated, they had a range of formal and informal jobs including working as housemaids, baking bread, washing clothes, cleaning bathrooms and babysitting, and in rural communities rearing small livestock and growing wheat, maize and vegetables" (para 6).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Previously [before the Taliban takeover] about 10% of educated women in Afghanistan worked in national or international organisations to support their children. If less educated, they had a range of formal and informal jobs including working as housemaids, baking bread, washing clothes, cleaning bathrooms and babysitting, and in rural communities rearing small livestock and growing wheat, maize and vegetables" (para 6).
Nov. 12, 2024, 6:08 p.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
“Japan’s long campaign to appoint more women to senior roles in business and industry has suffered a blow after a survey found that just 13 chief executive officers at the country’s top companies are female. Women lead just 0.8% of the 1,643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier prime market, according to a survey by the Kyodo news agency, which based its findings on fiscal 2023 financial statements. Kyodo said the figures demonstrated Japan’s slow progress in “increasing diversity among its corporate decision makers”. The low numbers underline the uphill struggle Japan’s government faces in reaching its target of having women in at least 30% of executive roles...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
“Japan’s long campaign to appoint more women to senior roles in business and industry has suffered a blow after a survey found that just 13 chief executive officers at the country’s top companies are female. Women lead just 0.8% of the 1,643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier prime market, according to a survey by the Kyodo news agency, which based its findings on fiscal 2023 financial statements. Kyodo said the figures demonstrated Japan’s slow progress in “increasing diversity among its corporate decision makers”. The low numbers underline the uphill struggle Japan’s government faces in reaching its target of having women in at least 30% of executive roles...more
Nov. 12, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Latvia
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee [is] concerned about the following: the persistent gender pay gap, which also results in lower pension benefits, in traditionally female-dominated occupations; the ongoing vertical and horizontal gender occupational segregation; the difficulties encountered by the State party in including Roma women and women belonging to other ethnic minority groups, migrant women, rural women, older women and women with disabilities in the labour market; the unequal sharing of family responsibilities between women and men; [and] the fact that the State Labour Inspectorate has not received any complaints about sexual harassment in the workplace" (11). "The Committee recommends that the State party...[c]arry out comprehensive research on the prevalence of sexual harassment...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee [is] concerned about the following: the persistent gender pay gap, which also results in lower pension benefits, in traditionally female-dominated occupations; the ongoing vertical and horizontal gender occupational segregation; the difficulties encountered by the State party in including Roma women and women belonging to other ethnic minority groups, migrant women, rural women, older women and women with disabilities in the labour market; the unequal sharing of family responsibilities between women and men; [and] the fact that the State Labour Inspectorate has not received any complaints about sexual harassment in the workplace" (11). "The Committee recommends that the State party...[c]arry out comprehensive research on the prevalence of sexual harassment...more
Nov. 9, 2024, 9:43 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
“Women performing physical work will be able to retire at the age of 55, instead of the current 50. For women in office positions, the retirement age will increase from 55 to 58. For men, the threshold will be raised from 60 to 63. The changes will be implemented gradually over the next 15 years, and early retirement will not be allowed. At the same time, employees will have the option to extend their professional activity by up to three years beyond the statutory retirement age” (para 2-3).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
“Women performing physical work will be able to retire at the age of 55, instead of the current 50. For women in office positions, the retirement age will increase from 55 to 58. For men, the threshold will be raised from 60 to 63. The changes will be implemented gradually over the next 15 years, and early retirement will not be allowed. At the same time, employees will have the option to extend their professional activity by up to three years beyond the statutory retirement age” (para 2-3).
Nov. 5, 2024, 12:59 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, SAB-PRACTICE-1
"But [Su Yue, recipient of IVF} she said giving birth had cost her her job. She had been breastfeeding while working remotely, but then her boss required her to come into the office" (para 26). This implies that the workplace does not allow/accommodate breastfeeding (CEC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, SAB-PRACTICE-1
"But [Su Yue, recipient of IVF} she said giving birth had cost her her job. She had been breastfeeding while working remotely, but then her boss required her to come into the office" (para 26). This implies that the workplace does not allow/accommodate breastfeeding (CEC - CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 17, 2024, 6:46 p.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"According to a report by The Telegraph, the victims of sexual abuse said that after they sought help from the military’s departments of community mental health (DCMH), they were “written off” with emotional disorders. The women were later eventually medically discharged" (par. 2). Women face significant punishment when they report because their careers are destroyed and are misdiagnosed (IME - CODER COMMENT). "Edwards added, 'You can’t serve in the military with this diagnosis, which enables the military to get rid of the problem'" (par. 7). Women face punishments including discharge and being called crazy if they report sexual abuse (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"According to a report by The Telegraph, the victims of sexual abuse said that after they sought help from the military’s departments of community mental health (DCMH), they were “written off” with emotional disorders. The women were later eventually medically discharged" (par. 2). Women face significant punishment when they report because their careers are destroyed and are misdiagnosed (IME - CODER COMMENT). "Edwards added, 'You can’t serve in the military with this diagnosis, which enables the military to get rid of the problem'" (par. 7). Women face punishments including discharge and being called crazy if they report sexual abuse (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 16, 2024, 3:21 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Hijab enforcement groups are to be set up on the Tehran metro and women not wearing the hijab will be refused entry, in effect banning some women from work, Iranian state TV has reported" (Para 1).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"Hijab enforcement groups are to be set up on the Tehran metro and women not wearing the hijab will be refused entry, in effect banning some women from work, Iranian state TV has reported" (Para 1).
Oct. 16, 2024, 3:19 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, MARR-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-LAW-2, ADCM-LAW-1, CUST-LAW-1
"Women in Iran do not have the same legal protections as men, and are particularly vulnerable when it comes to issues such as marriage, child custody, divorce and even employment" (Para 23).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, MARR-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-LAW-2, ADCM-LAW-1, CUST-LAW-1
"Women in Iran do not have the same legal protections as men, and are particularly vulnerable when it comes to issues such as marriage, child custody, divorce and even employment" (Para 23).
Oct. 16, 2024, 3:16 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The man, 31-year-old Jeon Joo-hwan, sent the victim unwanted text messages, then threatened her with videos he filmed with a hidden camera at their workplace restroom" (Para 2). "Women in recent years have demanded safety in public spaces and workplaces from threats like illegal filming, gender-based hate crime and sexual abuse" (Para 4). Despite the victim reporting Jeon's repeated stalking, harassment, and illegal filming, the court denied an arrest warrant, allowing the threats to continue and ultimately resulting in her workplace murder. This case highlights how inadequate legal protections against stalking and workplace violence can deter women from pursuing certain jobs due to safety concerns (UST - CODERS COMMENT)more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The man, 31-year-old Jeon Joo-hwan, sent the victim unwanted text messages, then threatened her with videos he filmed with a hidden camera at their workplace restroom" (Para 2). "Women in recent years have demanded safety in public spaces and workplaces from threats like illegal filming, gender-based hate crime and sexual abuse" (Para 4). Despite the victim reporting Jeon's repeated stalking, harassment, and illegal filming, the court denied an arrest warrant, allowing the threats to continue and ultimately resulting in her workplace murder. This case highlights how inadequate legal protections against stalking and workplace violence can deter women from pursuing certain jobs due to safety concerns (UST - CODERS COMMENT)more
Oct. 16, 2024, 11:27 a.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-4
"COVID-19 measures were feared to have 'a disproportionate impact on women and girls” there. Women must also be under further pressures during the pandemic as market activities, which the women relied on for their living, were greatly reduced due to border closures'" (para 13-14). This implies women are primarily only able to attain employment through market activities (CEC - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-4
"COVID-19 measures were feared to have 'a disproportionate impact on women and girls” there. Women must also be under further pressures during the pandemic as market activities, which the women relied on for their living, were greatly reduced due to border closures'" (para 13-14). This implies women are primarily only able to attain employment through market activities (CEC - CODER COMMENT).
Oct. 16, 2024, 11:13 a.m.
Countries: Afghanistan
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, ERBG-LAW-1
"Afghanistan's Taliban-run administration on Saturday ordered all local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGO) to stop female employees from coming to work, according to an economy ministry letter" (para 1). "The Taliban have banned girls from middle school and high school, barred women from most fields of employment and ordered them to wear head-to-toe clothing in public. Women are also banned from parks and gyms" (para 37).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, ERBG-LAW-1
"Afghanistan's Taliban-run administration on Saturday ordered all local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGO) to stop female employees from coming to work, according to an economy ministry letter" (para 1). "The Taliban have banned girls from middle school and high school, barred women from most fields of employment and ordered them to wear head-to-toe clothing in public. Women are also banned from parks and gyms" (para 37).
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, ERBG-LAW-2
"Between 2008-2009, the Women’s Department deemed the Protection Against Sexual Harassment Act (1996) as underused and outdated thus undertook a review. Reviewers included governmental agencies, Police, Judges, Magistrates, the University of Belize, and women’s organizations. A legal expert and the Labour Commissioner reviewed the findings which highlighted ineffective aspects of the Act that could account for why no legal cases have been lodged. Reasons cited for non-reporting of sexual harassment included fear of dismissal without compensation. The review suggested requiring employers to take practical actions such as displaying a prescribed poster prominently in the workplace and issuing copies of an adopted policy to employees. It suggested consequences for victimization and...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1, ERBG-LAW-2
"Between 2008-2009, the Women’s Department deemed the Protection Against Sexual Harassment Act (1996) as underused and outdated thus undertook a review. Reviewers included governmental agencies, Police, Judges, Magistrates, the University of Belize, and women’s organizations. A legal expert and the Labour Commissioner reviewed the findings which highlighted ineffective aspects of the Act that could account for why no legal cases have been lodged. Reasons cited for non-reporting of sexual harassment included fear of dismissal without compensation. The review suggested requiring employers to take practical actions such as displaying a prescribed poster prominently in the workplace and issuing copies of an adopted policy to employees. It suggested consequences for victimization and...more
Oct. 4, 2024, 11:55 a.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"In 2014, the Belize Social Investment Fund received funding of over BZ$51 (US$25.5) thousand dollars from the Caribbean Development Bank for a Garment Construction Training project. This project was implemented as part of Belize’s poverty alleviation plan. Investments were made in sewing machines and fabric and practical training for 26 women from two northern rural communities" (22). "In 2021, the Ministry of Public Service partnered with the Spotlight Initiative and the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry to implement the Gender Equality and Diversity Seal program. This program seeks to work towards the achievement of the SDGs 5, 8, 10 and 17. The aim is to reduce gender gaps and...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"In 2014, the Belize Social Investment Fund received funding of over BZ$51 (US$25.5) thousand dollars from the Caribbean Development Bank for a Garment Construction Training project. This project was implemented as part of Belize’s poverty alleviation plan. Investments were made in sewing machines and fabric and practical training for 26 women from two northern rural communities" (22). "In 2021, the Ministry of Public Service partnered with the Spotlight Initiative and the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry to implement the Gender Equality and Diversity Seal program. This program seeks to work towards the achievement of the SDGs 5, 8, 10 and 17. The aim is to reduce gender gaps and...more