Raising Awareness About Gender Equality

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Prevention Of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

Establishment of Gender Observation Unit (GOU)

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Prevention of Gender-Based Discrimination and Violence (GBV)

Prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) and discrimination is a key aspect of BILIM’s Gender equality plan. We aim to prevent discrimination and violence on the bases of gender with all its complexity and nuances in BILIM community. Our understanding is informed by thoroughly assessing cultural, social, economic, political, and legal factors that, directly or indirectly, perpetuate discrimination and violence against female employees of BILIM.

Action

  • Raise awareness about prevention of discrimination and violence against women in Bilim community

  • Consolidate positive attitudes towards prevention of violence at BILIM

  • Incentivize BILIM community of researchers and employees to be proactive in dealing with gender and violence

  • Ensure all formal documents and research products are devoid of any gender stereotyping, contains no sexist or discriminatory language, and is grounded on evidence

  • Safe working environment where discriminatory and violent attitude and behaviors are not tolerated

  • Developing mechanism and measures to detect discrimination, bullying, and physical manipulation

  • Require all employees to understand, adhere, and implement to non-discriminatory value of the organization

  • Ensure legal actions are undertaken in case of violence on the bases of gender

  • Raise awareness on gender violence types and definition

  • Development of GBV Prevention Strategy

Indicator

  • GBV awareness score of the organization members

  • GBV prevention score

  • GBV tackling approach

  • Number of trainings conducted on GBV

  • Number of seminars, workshops, and other educational initiatives conducted

Expected Result

  • Greater GBV awareness, prevention, and handling among the BILIM community

  • Proactive dealing with potential cases of GBV within or outside the working environment