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Improving workers’ occupational safety and health in the chili pepper and tomato supply chains, with a focus in Jalisco – A Vision Zero Fund Project

eval_number:

2288144

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/2288144

location:

country:

Mexico

region:

Americas

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eval_title:

Improving workers’ occupational safety and health in the chili pepper and tomato supply chains, with a focus in Jalisco – A Vision Zero Fund Project

recommendations:

date:

2024-07-22 00:00:00.0

themes:

theme:

Conditions of work & equality

category:

Gender equality

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action_plan:

The project will develop a strategy to address gender-specific issues considering the Profile of Women in Agriculture developed by the project and following the overall VZF approach to gender equality. This will be done in close collaboration and coordination with the ILO CO-Mexico gender specialist. The strategy will include the implementation of two specific tools to address violence and harassment and gender stereotypes.

management_response:

Action not yet taken

progress:

Partially achieved

admin_units:

CO-Mexico

title:

4. Gender equality It is essential for the project to further strengthen gender equality and address the specific OSH needs of vulnerable populations, including women and small producers. This involves developing targeted and complementary actions that not only highlight but actively reduce the inequality gap. Based on stakeholder feedback, several gender issues need more focused attention: - Beyond studies: Move beyond merely developing studies on the working conditions of women and small producers. Implement practical interventions based on these studies, such as tailored training programs, policy advocacy, and direct support initiatives aimed at improving working conditions for these groups. - Specific gender issues: Address specific gender issues, such as: o Access to resources and training: Ensure women and vulnerable workers have equal access to training and resources related to OSH. o Work-life balance: Introduce measures to support work-life balance, particularly for women who often juggle work and family responsibilities. o Gender-sensitive health Risks: Focus on health risks that disproportionately affect women, such as ergonomic issues and exposure to hazardous chemicals. - Collaboration with gender experts: Collaborate closely with the ILO Office in Mexico's gender focal point to define and implement these actions. This collaboration should ensure that gender perspectives are fully integrated into all aspects of the project. - Update the monitoring system: Revise the project's monitoring and evaluation system to include specific indicators that measure progress and impacts of the interventions on women and identified vulnerable groups. These indicators should capture: - Participation rates: Track the participation rates of women and vulnerable groups in training and capacity-building activities. - Impact on working conditions: Measure improvements in working conditions specifically for women and vulnerable workers. - Reduction in OSH risks: Assess the reduction in OSH risks that disproportionately affect women and other vulnerable groups. By addressing these specific gender issues and updating the monitoring system to track relevant indicators, the project can more effectively promote gender equality and improve OSH outcomes for all workers.

project_symbols:

MEX/20/05/USA

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/recommendations/2288804

information_source:

Country Office

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