Strategic Framework for Harmonizing Grievance Mechanisms on Gender-based Violence and Harassment in the workplace: Building Effective Referral Pathways for the garment, footwear and travel goods sector

The project enhances coordination and effectiveness of institutions to promote access to remedy and justice ensuring timely, safe, and survivor-centered responses to gender-based violence and harassment in the workplace (GBVH). The project begins with a mapping exercise to identify existing grievance and dispute resolution mechanisms, as well as support mechanisms (psychosocial and mental health support), including those addressing gender-based violence and harassment. This includes institutional systems, brand-led initiatives, and community-level support services. Viability of identified pathways is verified through internal testing and pilot cases to assess functionality and gaps in institutional capacity. These activities collectively inform and culminate in the development of a Strategic Framework for Harmonizing Grievance Mechanisms on GBVH in the Workplace, with a focus on building effective and coordinated referral pathways across the garment, footwear and travel goods sector.

Project symbol

KHM/25/02/DEU

Admin unit

BETTERWORK

Start date

20/11/2025

End date

14/05/2027

Total allocation

96194

Total expenditure

Status

Active

49104

Development Partners

Germany, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Country/Countries

Cambodia

Outcomes

Outcome 5: Gender equality and equality of treatment and opportunities for all