About this series

In celebration of the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the International Labour Organization’s Violence and Harassment Convention (C190), Devex and FORGE have launched a new narrative series spotlighting the intersection of gender-based violence and harassment and climate change in the world of work.

The series will explore the essential leadership of women workers, particularly migrant workers and those in the informal economy, as drivers of inclusive and disruptive change. This series highlights their pivotal role in championing ILO C190's adoption and implementation and explores how they continue to address these critical issues by shifting power and influencing policy.

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How an international labor convention is helping women fight violence in the world of work

How an international labor convention is helping women fight violence in the world of work

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How research helps tackle climate-driven violence against women workers

How research helps tackle climate-driven violence against women workers

In this special episode of This Week in Global Development, Devex dives deeper into how climate change is driving increased gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work and the cutting-edge research that’s not only mapping its impacts but also informing potential solutions.

By Devex Partnerships
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How funders are addressing climate-driven violence for women workers

How funders are addressing climate-driven violence for women workers

As climate impacts increase, so too does the violence and harassment facing women in the world of work. Devex looks at the reasons why, and the efforts to address it.

By Devex Partnerships
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Why a just transition can’t leave women workers behind

Why a just transition can’t leave women workers behind

Explore this photo essay to learn how women workers — through their unions and collectives — are working tirelessly to defend their rights.

By Devex Partnerships
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How climate change impacts gender-based violence and harassment at work

How climate change impacts gender-based violence and harassment at work

As climate impacts increase, so too does the violence and harassment facing women in the world of work. Devex looks at the reasons why, and the efforts to address it.

By Devex Partnerships
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Women workers leading to end gender-based violence and harassment at work

Women workers leading to end gender-based violence and harassment at work

Women workers led a global campaign that resulted in a binding international labor treaty – ILO C190 – protecting workers from gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work. Devex spoke with two leaders at the forefront of the movement about what’s needed to implement it.

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Opinion: Women workers challenge gender-based violence and climate risk

Opinion: Women workers challenge gender-based violence and climate risk

Women workers have built a global movement to end gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work. As climate change exacerbates GBVH at work, funders can play a key role to support women-led movements for justice.

By Jana Morgan, Ghada Abdel Tawab, Vijay Simhan
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From our partners

Women Rising: Tackling GBVH in a Changing Climate

By: FORGE

ILO C190 in Action: Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

By: C190 Arc Task Force

Trade Unions at CSW69

By: International Trade Union Confederation

Beijing +30: Trade unions mobilise for gender equality (2025)

By: International Trade Union Confederation

Women and Just Transition: Steps trade unions can take to promote gender justice (2024)

By: The Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions

Collective Bargaining and Social Dialogue to Protect Workers’ Health and Safety at Work against Heat and Heat Waves (2024)

By: Instituto Sindical de Trabajo, Ambiente y Salud

Report: With Unions, Workers Experience Less Heat Stress (2024)

By: Solidarity Center

Extreme Heat Protection Initiative

By: Atlantic Council Climate Resilience Center

Rising Above the Heat: Strengthening Women’s Resilience to Heat Stress

By: Asian Development Bank

The Scorching Divide: How Extreme Heat Inflames Gender Inequalities in Health and Income

By: Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center

Gender Equality and Inclusion for a Just Transition in Climate Action - A Practical Guide (2024)

By: International Labor Organization

Climate Crisis, Health and Informality: Building a Movement Across Borders (2023)

By: Women in Informal Employment Globalizing and Organizing

Global Unions: Train the Trainers Toolkit on the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (No. 190) and Recommendation (No. 206) (2021)

By: International Trade Union Confederation

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