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Together For A Just World

International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against
Women

Violence against women is a violation of human rights that threatens fundamental
rights and freedoms and disrupts social peace worldwide.

Although production methods underwent radical changes after the industrial revo-
lution, in many parts of the world today, women’s labor is still regarded as cheap,
precarious, and easily replaceable.

In today’s global system, which seems to be caught in a spiral of violence, women and
girls are among the most vulnerable groups. Crises ranging from global inflation and
rising living costs to the climate crisis and regional conflicts directly impact women’s
lives, pushing them into a deepening inequality. Despite half of the time to achieve
the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals having passed, current indicators
show that women will continue to face severe threats such as food insecurity and
extreme poverty by 2030.
A coordinated, strong, and multidimensional global struggle to end physical, econo-
mic, psychological, and all other forms of violence against women has become an
urgent necessity.
On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Interna-
tional Labor Confederation (ILC) declares:
- A holistic approach must be developed to address violence, and violence against
women must be evaluated within this comprehensive framework.
- The conditions that cause violence—its roots—must be focused on. Psychosocial
risk factors should be identified, and proactive efforts should be implemented in this
context.

- Without eradicating violence in working life, it is impossible to ensure the proper
protection of women’s labor. Violence is not only a significant occupational health
and safety issue but also a reflection of widespread societal violence. Furthermore,
workplace violence and harassment negatively affect not only the victim but also the-
ir families, colleagues, and society as a whole.
- To ensure that women’s labor is secured, respected, and produced under conditions
befitting human dignity, a balance between work and family life must be prioritized.
Governments should increase incentives, and permanent solutions should replace
temporary arrangements. Maternity rights should be protected, parents should have

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