Today in Turin, under the auspices of the International Labor Organization, the training “Gender equality, responsible business behavior and comprehensive verification of human rights” began its work. The event is attended by representatives of national trade union organizations, social workers, and labor experts. The Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan is represented at the event by Nina Osmanova, Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation.
As noted by the organizers of the international training, promoting gender equality and economic empowerment of women is a key element of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and is crucial for promoting decent work and sustainable, inclusive, and equitable economic growth.
According to ILO observations, progress and achievements in gender equality and economic empowerment of women (WEE) have shown a serious rollback in the last decade due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as women have faced a disproportionate number of job losses and income losses during the pandemic.
The training course that began today is intended for specialists responsible for business policies that take into account respect for human rights, gender equality, and economic empowerment of women.
According to the program, within three days, the participants of the training will be presented with a series of lectures, and practical classes on familiarization and application of international recommendations and concepts. Participants will consider best practices and get acquainted with the tools and methods of promoting gender equality.
As Nina Osmanova, Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the FPRK, noted, the international training is an opportunity to interact with experts of the ILO and other international organizations, employers’ associations and trade unions in order to exchange best practices in the field of women’s rights.
“We will consider the experience of colleagues from different countries. How to best support women in business and management, as well as promote women’s entrepreneurship, including through financial inclusion and gender-based procurement in the private and public sectors.
” Participation in the training is a good practical opportunity to understand the regulatory framework and international recommendations supporting gender equality,” Nina Osmanova said.
Organizers from the International Labor Organization stressed that such events allow government officials, employers, and workers to jointly develop recommendations on state policies, strategies, and measures to promote gender equality.
Media Center of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan