BMWU says no to GBV
Monday, April 11, 2022 | 120 Views |
Joseph Tsimako PIC: LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
The workshop, which was held under the theme, ‘Empowerment and Awareness-raising Workshop on Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace’, capacitated the women from the mining industry on gender equality and equity, women’s empowerment, and addressed the physical and emotional consequences of GBV.
Various speakers at the workshop said GBV against women and girls is one of the most prevalent human rights violations in the world and knows no social, economic or national boundaries.
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