#MeToo in Africa - Governments Urged to Enact Protections They Fought For

In June, labor advocates from across the world celebrated the passage of a landmark global treaty that builds on the unprecedented gains made in the era of #MeToo. By recognizing that sexual harassment and other forms of violence and harassment have no place at work in any part of the world, the treaty made history — and revealed the important role that African countries can continue to play in the global fight for dignity at work. The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 marks the first international ILO standard addressing the responsibility of governments and employers…

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