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P&B Outcome 17 (Discrimination in employment and occupation is eliminated) - Final evaluation

eval_number:

2755

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/2755

lessons_learned:

themes:

theme:

Gender equality

category:

Conditions of work & equality

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comments:

ILO staff and constituents; LGBT women and men

challenges:

In some cases, changes in government priorities, and or at the individual decision-making level created unforeseen sustainable situations (e.g. South Africa). In addition, certain member states are reluctant to address LGBT issues, and it may endanger the position of the ILO to do so.

success:

Flexibility in terms of target country selection and knowledge of the socio-political situation on the ground are essential. Cases where constituents and other international organizations were already involved in creating similar change were most successful. Taking different entry-points relevant to the local context allowed for positive results (e.g. fundamental rights at work; non-discrimination in the context of HIV/AIDS)

context:

The project is focusing on identifying the existing data and knowledge base of governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations and civil society on discrimination faced by LGBT women and men in the world of work. The research is exploring the underlying causes of discrimination faced by LGBT workers, and identifying examples of good practices to overcome them. There are societies in which this topic meets resistance. It is thus important to consider the account the current legal framework and social partners’ openness to the issue (as evidenced by government, trade union and employer organizations’ resolutions and policies) when choosing target countries.

description:

More positive and effective outcomes related to gender equality are likely to be achieved in countries that are more progressive on social issues This was especially true for the PRIDE project, and reflects the idea that the selection of countries in areas where interest was expressed by constituents facilitated the implementation of new initiatives

administrative_issues:

The ILO should ensure that LGBT concerns are integrated in the design and implementation of the decent work agenda and DWCPs; as such, “gender” equality should be defined in a more inclusive manner.

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/231510

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location:

country:

Inter-Regional

region:

Inter-Regional

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eval_title:

P&B Outcome 17 (Discrimination in employment and occupation is eliminated) - Final evaluation