1. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific A Review of Best Practices Union-led Multi-Sectoral Partnerships to end VAW and Other Forms of Violence at the Workplace and in Communities: A Review of Best Practices 11 February 2014, Sydney Presentation by: Anna Lee Fos-Tuvera, Senior Officer

2. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 2 Outline of presentation Part 1: ITUC-AP Family Part 2: AP Unions Vow Against VAW Part 3: Our Modest Contributions Part 4: A Closer Look at Some Initiatives

3. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 3 1. A growing movement Women constitute 30-44% of the total membership Constitute 30%-50% of membership in more than half of AP affiliates 23+ million members, 58 affiliates, 34 countries

4. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 4 2. VAW in ITUC-AP overall framework inclusive responsiveall sectors advance women’s rights gender equalityfullintegration promote actively full gender parity in their leadership bodies activities at all levels “to make the trade union movement inclusive and responsive to the views and needs of all sectors of the workforce in the region, it shall advance women’s rights and gender equality, guarantee the full integration of women in trade unions and promote actively full gender parity in their leadership bodies and in their activities at all levels” Equality and the Constitution

5. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 5 Vision for gender equality & We Platform of Action for Gender Equality (PAGE 2011-2015) 4 Thematic Priorities organizing All programs oriented for organizing

6. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 6 Institutional commitments Consistent focus on E-VAW Violence Against Women Elimination & Prevention of Violence Against Women (2010) Sexual Harassment Trade Union Action Against Sexual Harassment (2012) Gender- Based Violence Supporting an ILO Instrument for Gender- Based Violence at the Workplace (2014)

7. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 7 Just what are we dealing with? Workplace gender equality audits

8. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 8 Stop gender-based violence at work! Support an ILO Convention!

9. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 9 3. From a vision to action dedicated structures 1. Gender equality dedicated structures (dept/unit, promotion bodies, committees/wings) Dedicated budget personnel 2. Dedicated budget & personnel for women structures, programs & activities Enabling environment for action

10. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 10 From a vision to action Targeted 3. Targeted programs, activities, devt courses More enabling environment for action

11. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 11 4. But the real promising progress Increased membership of women in unions

12. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 12 But the real promising progress Helped secure passage of new or strengthened laws, regulations or policies on VAW anti-sexual harassment Bangladesh, India, Indonesia Israel, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore migrant workers’ protection Hong Kong, India, Philippines Singapore Thailand anti-TIP; domestic violence PhilippinesIndia

13. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 13 More promising progress counselling services (e.g., Israel, Japan, South Korea) skills re/training and job placement (e.g., Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore) education, shelter (e.g., Israel) migrant workers’ support (e.g., Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal) workers’ help lines (e.g., Japan) Improved delivery and provision of services for women members and their families

14. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 14 More promising progress e.g., paid domestic violence leave (e.g., Australia, New Zealand) More collective bargaining agreements incorporating the principles of gender equality formal and informal networks with multi-sectoral partners (e.g., India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea); increased engagement of men in GE programs Growing number of affiliates implementing measures and initiatives to help ensure equal opportunity and treatment

15. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 15 And more promising progress Increasing women’s leadership roles in unions

16. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 16 4. The Philippine Unions Case A nationwide operation National/regional alliance of organizations representing various sectors, including govt and local government units Regional/provincial groupings working on the same policy issues Area-based multi-sectoral coalitions 1. Domestic Violence (DV) & Sexual Harassment (SH)

17. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 17 4. The Philippine Unions Case alternative structures Establishment and operation of alternative structures to address DV in the community local funds Allocation of local funds to support DV-related women programs enterprise-level committees Creation of at least enterprise-level committees on decorum and investigation (CODI) A few examples of specific results

18. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 18 4. The Philippine Unions Case Passage of various national/local measures PEZA Memorandum Circular - mandatory creation of CODIs and Women‘s Desks in all EPZ workplaces nationwide DILG Memorandum Circular - implementation of the anti-SH law Civil Service Commission – inclusion of sexual harassment provisions in CNAs and disciplinary rules on SH cases A few examples of specific results

19. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 19 4. The Philippine Unions Case SH and job discrimination questions in workplace inspection checklist Inclusion of VAW in government-mandated pre- departure orientation seminars for overseas workers CBAs/CNAs carried provisions on gender & CODI Sought out and filed SH cases Extended direct services A few examples of specific results

20. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 20 4. The Philippine Unions Case Focus on 3Ps and 1 R 14 multi-sector, community-based TIP protection networks TIP-specific national & local measures, policies & programs to support local level anti-trafficking initiatives 2. Anti-Human Trafficking

21. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 21 4. The Philippine Unions Case Developed a “Guide on Accessing Reintegration Services for TIP Victims-Survivors” 2. Anti-Human Trafficking

22. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 22 4. The Philippine Unions Case cases tracked & victims/survivors assisted developed various information materials Community education program various orientation for the 4 pillars of criminal justice system 2. Anti-Human Trafficking

23. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 23 4. The Philippine Unions Case Government adopted standard reporting & monitoring forms (SRFs/SMFs) & computerized database and information system on TIP cases 2. Anti-Human Trafficking

24. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 24 4. The Philippine Unions Case Training on the anti-trafficking database system, database maintenance and operation 2. Anti-Human Trafficking

25. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 25 4. The Philippine Unions Case anti-TIP prevention with overland & sea-based transport companies & workers 2. Anti-Human Trafficking

26. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 26 4. The Philippine Unions Case 3. Work in progress: Online survey on DV

27. ITUC-Asia Pacific International Trade Union Confederation – Asia Pacific Page 27 Thank You! Thank You! tuvera_anna@ituc-ap.org Please visit our website for more information http://www.ituc-ap.org