Safety and Justice Project UN WOMEN urges private sectors to implement anti-violence policies
Statistics reveal that 1 in 3 women worldwide have been violently abused by Thai women, 44% were committed by family members while migrant workers were abandoned in the Covid-19 situation. Safe and Fair Program UN WOMEN-ILO urged the private sector to raise awareness of anti-violence policies and standards for the treatment of women in the workplace under CEDAW and ILO 190 Convention, as well as to participate in the WEP Awards to promote gender equality. Doctor of Philosophy program students Development Management Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University organized a seminar “The Era of Equality?” To the age of equality? To raise awareness of women’s rights and liberties equality and equality with a guest speaker from the Safety and Justice project led by UN WOMEN, a collaboration between the European Union and the United Nations. Through the work of UN Women, ILO and UNODC, join the discussion at the event Kornwilai Theppankulngam Project Analyst for Ending Violence Against Women Safe and Fair Project, an organization for the promotion of gender equality. The UN Women’s Empowerment and Empowerment (UN WOMEN) said the situation of violence against women around the world is more serious than thought, 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced violence in their lives. In Thailand, 44% have been violently committed by family members or their acquaintances Of the harassment cases, 87% of women who were raped may not have sought help at all, with the cause of the violence being biased against women. and a patriarchal system where men dominate And for women migrant workers, even more are unable to access aid because of bias against migrant workers and their immigration status. “Violence against women is a serious issue that all parties must work together to resolve. Violent women are often reluctant to seek help, but migrant women are more difficult because of the prejudices of officials and employers towards workers. internationally, especially in the situation of COVID-19 Migrants are often of inferior status, some may not have valid immigration status. Although Thailand is not a party to ILO 190, Thailand is a party to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, which (CEDAW) must end violence against all women without discrimination on the grounds of being a migrant worker or of any status.” Students train employees in the company to be aware of violence while the private sector should be involved in pushing for policies to end violence at work and issue rules of practice with equal grievance mechanisms. and helping victims of violence, the Safe and Fair project has trained youth and students of Thammasat University in 2020 to have knowledge, desire and competence(capacity) to end violence against women, including women migrant workers, leading to a world of development after COVID-19 and not leaving anyone behind in accordance with the Sustainable Development Framework (SDGs),” said Kornwilai. corporate communication and UN Women Relations, the Asia-Pacific office said that violence against women is rooted in inequality. But the current situation still contributes to more violence. Both the spread of COVID-19 wars and conflicts Meanwhile, the media has played a role in promoting sexism. stereotyped by reprojection reinforcing gender bias For example, a drama that puts men in power. There are women as servants, such as women as servants, working in the kitchen, or caring for the elderly, sick, or just a sexual arousal. However, today’s media has become more aware of sexual violence, such as the case of bringing victims to the media. Make public relations for political reasons The media began to realize the rights of the victims And there is a tendency to present news content by hiding the personal information of the victim more. Focus on reporting offenders Or follow the progress of the case in the judicial process rather than focusing on providing information on the victims, such as the latest #MetooThailand phenomenon where the media and the public condemn the action. and examine the ethics of offenders who may have influence. especially those who are known as And there is a tendency to present news content by hiding the personal information of the victim more. Focus on reporting offenders Or follow the progress of the case in the judicial process rather than focusing on providing information on the victims, such as the latest #MetooThailand phenomenon where the media and the public condemn the action. and examine the ethics of offenders who may have influence. especially those who are known as Therefore, I would like to invite Thai businesses to participate in the contest or to announce the Code of Conduct to promote gender equality in order for women to have more space in society,” added Montira on the issue of working towards the equality policy. Gender in the private sector Assistant Professor Dr. Suda Suwannapirom Chairman of the course Doctor of Philosophy Development Management Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University said that the seminar “The Era of Equality” reaches the age of Therefore, I would like to invite Thai businesses to participate in the contest or to announce the Code of Conduct to promote gender equality in order for women to have more space in society,” added Montira on the issue of working towards the equality policy. in the private sector Assistant Professor Dr. Suda Suwannapirom Chairman of the course Doctor of Philosophy Development Management Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University said that the seminar “The Era of Equality”
