ILO introduces its model for combating violence and harassment in the workplace to relevant parties
13 May 2024
The International Labour Organization (ILO) Türkiye Office met with relevant public institutions, workers' and employers' organizations, private sector representatives and relevant women's organizations in Ankara on 8 May 2024 to exchange views on the gender-sensitive, safe and effective complaint and support mechanism model it is developing to prevent violence and harassment in the world of work.
At the meeting, which was organized as part of the work carried out by the ILO Office for Türkiye in the context of the ILO Convention No. 190 on the Elimination of Violence and Harassment, national and international experts provided information on national and international complaint and resolution mechanisms to address violence and harassment, as well as models implemented through collective bargaining agreements and national legislation, in relation to examples at the global level. Experts presented the recommendations in the Model being developed by the ILO for Türkiye in line with the Convention, and participating parties expressed their views and suggestions on the model.
At the workshop, National Consultant Lawyer Umut Çiftçi made a presentation on the existing national legislation on the prevention of violence and harassment in Türkiye and the methods and procedures followed in cases of violence and harassment.
“For the first time, a model for a complaint and application mechanism on violence and harassment is being developed by workers‘ and employers’ organizations and the government with the understanding of social dialogue where all are together,” said Marleen Rueda Catry, International Consultant. Marleen Rueda Catry gave information about the methods and procedures offered by the model, recommended to be considered and followed in resolving disputes related to violence and harassment, and effective, inclusive and gender-sensitive recourse, complaint and support mechanisms.
The event also included group workshops where opinions and suggestions on the model were received.
