Union-led Multi-Sectoral Partnerships to end VAW and Other

Union-led Multi-Sectoral Partnerships to end VAW and Other Forms of Violence at the Workplace and in Communities: A Review of Best Practices 11 February 2014, Sydney Presentation by: Anna Lee Fos-Tuvera, Senior Officer ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific

Outline of presentation Part 1: ITUC-AP Family Part 2: AP Unions Vow Against VAW Part 3: Our Modest Contributions Part 4: A Closer Look at Some Initiatives ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 2

1. A growing movement 23+ million members, 58 affiliates, 34 countries • Women constitute 30 -44% of the total membership • Constitute 30%-50% of membership in more than half of AP affiliates ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 3

2. VAW in ITUC-AP overall framework Equality and the Constitution “to make the trade union movement inclusive and responsive to the views and needs of all sectors of the workforce in the region, it shall advance women’s rights and gender equality, guarantee the full integration of women in equality trade unions and promote actively full gender parity in their leadership bodies and in their activities at all levels” levels ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 4

Vision for gender equality & We Platform of Action for Gender Equality (PAGE 2011 -2015) • 4 Thematic Priorities • All programs oriented for organizing ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 5

Institutional commitments Consistent focus on E-VAW Elimination & Prevention of Violence Against Women (2010) Trade Union Action Against Sexual Harassment (2012) Supporting an ILO Instrument for Gender. Based Violence at the Workplace (2014) ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 6

Just what are we dealing with? Workplace gender equality audits ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 7

Stop gender-based violence at work! Support an ILO Convention! ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 8

3. From a vision to action Enabling environment for action 1. Gender equality dedicated structures (dept/unit, promotion bodies, committees/wings) 2. Dedicated budget & personnel for women structures, programs & activities ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 9

From a vision to action More enabling environment for action 3. Targeted programs, activities, devt courses ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 10

4. But the real promising progress Increased membership of women in unions ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 11

But the real promising progress Helped secure passage of new or strengthened laws, regulations or policies on VAW anti-sexual harassment migrant workers’ protection anti-TIP; domestic violence Bangladesh, India, Indonesia Hong Kong, India, Philippines Israel, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore Thailand India ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 12

More promising progress Improved delivery and provision of services for women members and their families • • • counselling services (e. g. , Israel, Japan, South Korea) skills re/training and job placement (e. g. , Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore) education, shelter (e. g. , Israel) migrant workers’ support (e. g. , Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal) workers’ help lines (e. g. , Japan) ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 13

More promising progress More collective bargaining agreements incorporating the principles of gender equality e. g. , paid domestic violence leave (e. g. , Australia, New Zealand) Growing number of affiliates implementing measures and initiatives to help ensure equal opportunity and treatment • formal and informal networks with multi-sectoral partners (e. g. , India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea); • increased engagement of men in GE programs ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 14

And more promising progress Increasing women’s leadership roles in unions ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 15

4. The Philippine Unions Case 1. Domestic Violence (DV) & Sexual Harassment (SH) • A nationwide operation • National/regional alliance of organizations representing various sectors, including govt and local government units • Regional/provincial groupings working on the same policy issues • Area-based multi-sectoral coalitions ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 16

4. The Philippine Unions Case A few examples of specific results • Establishment and operation of alternative structures to address DV in the community • Allocation of local funds to support DV-related women programs • Creation of at least enterprise-level committees on decorum and investigation (CODI) ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 17

4. The Philippine Unions Case A few examples of specific results • Passage of various national/local measures • PEZA Memorandum Circular - mandatory creation of CODIs and Women‘s Desks in all EPZ workplaces nationwide • DILG Memorandum Circular - implementation of the anti -SH law • Civil Service Commission – inclusion of sexual harassment provisions in CNAs and disciplinary rules on SH cases ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 18

4. The Philippine Unions Case A few examples of specific results • SH and job discrimination questions in workplace inspection checklist • Inclusion of VAW in government-mandated predeparture orientation seminars for overseas workers • CBAs/CNAs carried provisions on gender & CODI • Sought out and filed SH cases • Extended direct services ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 19

4. The Philippine Unions Case 2. Anti-Human Trafficking • Focus on 3 Ps and 1 R • 14 multi-sector, community-based TIP protection networks TIP-specific national & local measures, policies & programs to support local level anti-trafficking initiatives ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 20

4. The Philippine Unions Case 2. Anti-Human Trafficking • Developed a “Guide on Accessing Reintegration Services for TIP Victims-Survivors” ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 21

4. The Philippine Unions Case 2. Anti-Human Trafficking • • cases tracked & victims/survivors assisted developed various information materials Community education program various orientation for the 4 pillars of criminal justice system ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 22

4. The Philippine Unions Case 2. Anti-Human Trafficking • • Government adopted standard reporting & monitoring forms (SRFs/SMFs) & computerized database and information system on TIP cases ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 23

4. The Philippine Unions Case 2. Anti-Human Trafficking • Training on the anti-trafficking database system, database maintenance and operation ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 24

4. The Philippine Unions Case 2. Anti-Human Trafficking • anti-TIP prevention with overland & sea-based transport companies & workers ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 25

4. The Philippine Unions Case 3. Work in progress: Online survey on DV ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 26

Thank You! tuvera_anna@ituc-ap. org Please visit our website for more information http: //www. ituc-ap. org ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 27