Discussion Panel: NO ROOM for violence and harassment in the workplace!

On 06.03.2024, at 16:00, the Gender Alliance for Development Center, with the support of the Swedish Government through Olof Palme International Center, organized a Discussion Panel titled: “NO ROOM for violence and harassment in the workplace!” in support of the project: “Furthering Women’s Labour Rights and Protection, with a special focus on women workers in garment.” This activity was organized in the framework of FemFEST 2024, in collaboration with BASHArt.

The main purpose of the panel was to discuss the nuances and complexity of violence and harassment in the workplace, as well as engagement in a cooperative dialogue which aims to identify innovative approaches and action steps for improving safety in the workplace and fostering a culture of dignity and respect.

This panel also aimed to raise awareness among the officials and the public regarding the importance of this issue and to promote a joint commitment to create a safer, fairer and more respectful work environment for all employees, with a special focus on women employees.

The event was opened by Mrs. Plejada Gugashi, representative of Olof Palme International Center as panel moderator, who emphasized the importance of reacting to violence in the workplace, and was followed by a discussion by the panelists: Mrs. Mirela Arqimandriti, Executive Director, Gender Alliance for Development Center (GADC); Mrs. Eda Beqiri, State Labor Inspectorate; Mrs. Gertjana Hasalla, representative of the Center for Labor Rights (CLR); Mr. Ilir Xhemalaj, Executive Director, National Union of Telephone Operators (SKOT); as well as a representative of garment and footwear sector employees and a representative of cleaning sector employees.

To learn more about the discussions, follow the link: https://shorturl.at/hkpKS