The Safe work environment Perspectives from Women Human Rights Defenders

Marking the International Labor Day, a group of Egyptian feminist organizations and initiatives launched the “My Safe Work is a Priority” campaign. The campaign aims to urge the Egyptian government to adopt policies and procedures that enhance a safe work environment for women and to ratify ILO Convention No. 190 on the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work.

Given that most Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) are also employees, whether within various economic and service activities or within human rights, developmental, or humanitarian aid organizations, “Gohoud to Support Human Rights Defenders” joined the campaign to stand in solidarity with the demands of WHRDs/HRDs and emphasize their right to healthy and safe work environments. As part of our participation in the “My Safe Work is a Priority” campaign, we asked a group of women human rights defenders (WHRDs) about their perspectives on what a safe work environment means to them. We received various responses, and we are pleased to share them with you, contributing to the efforts to promote safety and protection in all our work environments.
The Safe work environment