Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in the World of Work in Brazil, Angola, South Africa India, China (BASIC)
This project aims to tackle sex-based discrimination and promote workplaces where women and men enjoy equal rights and respect, as well as equal opportunities and treatment.
Project details
Duration
1 May 2012 - 31 March 2014
Development partner(s)
Government of Norway
Reference
GLO/12/53/NOR
Contact
Mr. Ned Lawton ([email protected])
Additional details
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The BASIC project seeks to promote gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in the workplace in the five countries through promoting:
Gender sensitive workplace practices: The project works to promote workplaces where women and men are given equal respect, and have equal opportunities for advancement. The project has a particular focus on combating violence against women and sexual harassment in the workplace, and on improving working conditions for domestic workers.
The legal, policy, and institutional framework: The project commissions research and provides training and on ILO conventions relating to gender equality. Through a process of social dialogue the project examines national compliance with existing obligations, and works with constituents to advocate the benefits of ratification of new conventions.
The project is also using a South-South approach to expand activities into Mozambique, Nepal, Mongolia and Zimbabwe.
Gender sensitive workplace practices: The project works to promote workplaces where women and men are given equal respect, and have equal opportunities for advancement. The project has a particular focus on combating violence against women and sexual harassment in the workplace, and on improving working conditions for domestic workers.
The legal, policy, and institutional framework: The project commissions research and provides training and on ILO conventions relating to gender equality. Through a process of social dialogue the project examines national compliance with existing obligations, and works with constituents to advocate the benefits of ratification of new conventions.
The project is also using a South-South approach to expand activities into Mozambique, Nepal, Mongolia and Zimbabwe.