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Business Case for Creating Respectful Workspaces in Sri Lanka (2022)

Created Sep 22 2023, 10:22 AM by Veronica Del Motto
  • Gender-based Violence
  • Sri Lanka

A survey of businesses conducted by the International Finance Corporation found that three out of five people surveyed experienced some form of workplace violence or harassment, which incurs significant financial costs to companies (among other things). Sexual and online harassment appeared to be the most under-reported forms of violence. Recommendations are to follow International Labor Organization Convention 190 on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work. Read more.