Gender-based violence and harassment cuts across industries, supply chains and communities. It is a pervasive occurrence, evident in any socioeconomic group, at any level of education, and across cultures and countries, age groups, and vocations.
Many companies seem willing to tackle gender-based violence and to protect children who may come into contact with their business operations but simply are unsure where to begin. With this in mind, IFC is keen to support partners and clients to develop the capacity to effectively manage these risks.
This page provides resources for Financial Institutions trying to improve how they identify and manage these risks.
IFC has published guidance, case studies, tools, and knowledge products to support Financial Institutions in addressing gender-related risks in their investments. A good place to start is the following good practice note, presenting practices drawn from experience in the private sector, as well as a larger body of work from the non-profit sector.
- GOOD PRACTICE NOTE Addressing Gender-based Violence and Harassment: Emerging Good Practice for the Private Sector (2020) contains how-to guidance for companies.
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY English | عربي | Русский
In addition to this note, sector-specific briefs provide targeted guidance on addressing GBVH risks in key sectors, including transport, construction and manufacturing.
Sector Guidance
- Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Agribusiness Sector: English
- Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Construction Sector: English | عربي | Русский
- Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Education Sector: English
- Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Hotels, Catering and Tourism (HCT) Sector: English
- Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Manufacturing Sector: English | عربي | Русский
- Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Public Transport Sector: English | عربي | Русский
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Case Studies: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Sectors
- Agribusiness and Forestry: Bioparques de Occidente (Mexico)
- Energy: Gas Natural Açu (Brazil) | Alcazar Energy (Egypt) | TAQA Arabia (Egypt)
- Infrastructure: Asyaport (Turkey) | Energia del Pacifico (El Salvador)
GBV and Corporate Governance Tip Sheet: How To Guidance For Boards of Directors
This tip sheet offers guidance to Boards of Directors on the effective governance of gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) risks, including a table of examples of good practices boards of directors can adopt to effectively manage GBVH risks.
Tip Sheets: How To Guidance for Firms
- Develop a Community-Based Grievance Mechanism for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
- Establish and Manage a Worker Grievance Mechanism for Sexual Harassment
- Write and Implement an Employee Code of Conduct for Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
- Write and Implement a Workplace Policy for Prevention of Sexual Harassment
GRM + SEAH Toolkit: How to Guidance