Unit 2: Gender issues in the world of work
Emerging gender issues in the Asia Pacific region
Violence against women
Abrera-Mangahas M.A. 1996. "Violence Against Women Migrant Workers: A Philippine Reality Check." In Philippine Labor Review (Manila), 20(2), Jul.-Dec., 22-62.
ILO Library: 96P45557
LABORDOC: 274749
Heise L., J. Pitanguy and A. Germain. 1994. Violence Against Women: The Hidden Health Burden. World Bank Discussion Paper Series No. 255. Washington D.C.: The World Bank.
ILO Library: 94B03/192 English
LABORDOC: 259941
This paper examines the dimensions of violence against women worldwide and reviews available literature on the health consequences of abuse.
Human Development Network (HDN) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 1997. "Breaking the Silence: The Realities of Family Violence in the Philippines." Chapter 7, in Philippine Human Development Report. Philippines: HDN and UNDP.
Schuler, M, ed. 1992. Freedom from Violence: Women’s Strategies from Around the World. New York: UNIFEM.
United Nations. 1996. Advancement of Women: Traffic in Women and Girls. UN 51st General Assembly. New York: United Nations.
ILO Library: 96B01/72 English
LABORDOC: 275248
This UN conference paper reviews the nature and extent of trafficking in women and children. It examines national and international legal norms and current approaches and measures to address trafficking and recommends further reporting measures.
United Nations. 1996. Advancement of Women: Violence Against Women Migrant Workers. UN 51st General Assembly. New York: United Nations.
ILO Library: 96B01/73 English
LABORDOC: 274980
This UN conference paper comprises the conclusions and recommendations adopted by the United Nations Expert Group on violence against migrant women workers, along with actions taken by UN organisations and a summary of comments provided by the governments of 20 member states. It includes an annotated list of indicators of violence for which data should be collected.
World Health Organization. 1997. Violence Against Women. Information package. Geneva: World Health Organization.