Antigua and Barbuda became the first country in the Caribbean to ratify the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190). CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP.
Antigua and Barbuda’s ratification of this landmark instrument demonstrates its commitment to ensuring that everyone has the right to a world of work free from violence and harassment. It becomes the 14th member State to ratify this ILO Convention1.
Convention No. 190 is the newest ILO Convention and the first to address violence and harassment in the world of work. Together with the Violence and Harassment Recommendation, 2019 (No. 206), it provides a common framework for action for addressing violence and harassment in the world of work, including gender-based violence, and for shaping a future of work based on dignity and respect.
Upon ratification, Hon. Minister Steadroy O. Benjamin, Attorney General of Antigua and Barbuda, and Minister responsible for Legal Affairs, Labour, Immigration and Police stated “the ratification of this important Convention signals the Government’s commitment to guaranteeing workplaces free of all forms of violence and harassment, including bullying.
The mental and physical well-being of the workforce is of utmost importance to this Government and all workplaces are expected to adhere closely to the tenets of Convention No. 190.” He further indicated that “work is being done to draft a national policy on workplace violence and harassment spearheaded by the Ministry responsible for Gender Affairs and with full support from the Ministry Legal Affairs. It is this Government’s intention to legislate against workplace violence and harassment.”
Antigua and Barbuda also deposited the ratification for the Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183), the most up-to-date and comprehensive international labour standard on maternity protection.
Through this ratification, Antigua and Barbuda re-affirms its commitment to strengthening all dimensions of maternity protection. The implementation of Convention No. 183 contributes to the health, safety and well-being of pregnant women, new mothers and new-borns and is an important step towards the achievement of gender equality in the world of work.
Safeguarding the health of expectant and nursing mothers, protecting them from job discrimination and ensuring income continuation or replacement during periods of leave is a precondition for achieving genuine equality of opportunity and treatment for men and women at work and enabling workers to raise families in health and security.
Prior to the ratification, Antigua and Barbuda adopted important amendments to its Labour Code in April 2022, extending the period of maternity leave from 12 weeks to 14 weeks. Antigua and Barbuda is the 42nd country in the world to ratify the Convention.
The Director of the ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean, Dennis Zulu, welcomed both ratifications: “Today, I congratulate Antigua and Barbuda as the first country in the Caribbean to ratify the landmark Convention No. 190. Violence and harassment touch all countries and all sectors, and constituents around the Caribbean are strengthening their fight against the global problem.
Governments, workers’ and employers’ organizations in the region are showing leadership and undertaking new initiatives to prevent and address the complex phenomenon. Through this ratification, Antigua and Barbuda formally commits to implement and enforce the provisions of Convention No. 190, which are important steps towards achieving a world of work based on dignity and respect.
I also welcome the significant commitment of the Government to strengthening maternity protection, in all its dimensions, through the ratification of Convention No. 183. The implementation of this Convention is key for the achievement of gender equality in the world of work and I commend Antigua and Barbuda’s engagement on this pressing issue.”
These two ratifications follow a momentous 9 ratifications by Antigua and Barbuda in 2021.
To date, Antigua and Barbuda has ratified 38 Conventions (30 of which are in force) and 2 Protocols. For further information, see NORMLEX.
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You mean now, the nicelyclad males who have the secondfloor offices wont try a thing and then seek to destroy the females’ names when she and her colleagues laugh in their faces because getting a fat salary is secondary?
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You mean we can finally progress on equal footing?
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@UPP SHERFIELD BOWEN SHOT TESSA BARTHLEY…
A…you’re a bonafide stalker
B…a victim of several very traumatic and life changing occurrences, in physical, mental and Spiritual.
C…you’re, very much suicidal, and will self destruct like this #phase of the ABLP.
D…it’s certain, these abuses occurred under the stress(es) of the current ABLP regime, and foolish pride have you passing the blame unto others, by your muderous ways and intentions.
E…you can use the words Ras Smood, as much, as you want. However, it will never and can never ever convey who I n I am, for “I am, that I am,” emanating, rising ftom the #SWASTIKAS Energy, at each and every #cross road ✝️☦️❌☠️🏴☠️🏴.
This Ras Smood will be in Antigua, physically several times within the next year!
My 1000 yard zoom lens is ready to aim and shoot. I don’t charter assassinate just for the fuck of it, and to appear relevant. This is the MO – modus operandi of the present ABLP led by Gaston Browne. Asot “disco_dumplin” is very much aware of this trait. Many of us, to include Asot are not fearful. We’re not the Choski’s! We’re not the Haitians! We’re not the illegals being sent back to Antigua under the company of Federal Marshals, and any and all investigations to include forensics pans out to be nothing more than, some sweet pepperpot and Fungee!
You nor the establishment can stop us!
Again, copy and cog the pseudonym Ras Smood, but Villa, Point, A.G.Scand A.G.H.S., Revellers Mas, Rockers Mas, HAMA to the winners at the, at the Carnival Archives will drop the Mike🎤🎙🖕🏾on who Ras Smood is.
Now either take a seat 🌵, suck on this 🌵like a dildo, let it 🌵rape and beat you like those politicians who’re your handlers, trainers, abusers, kidnappers, thieves and pedophiles.
You can fine me in Villa or Point, so too, can any other political goon, stalker or thief, all of which gets murdered legally, by illegally fucking with me.
You as,
1…a wah de Joark ya tarl
2…mmmmmnn
3…well well well
4…hmmnnmnn
5…any name having to do with Bowen
6…Ras Smood
Any other who you try to imitate for nefarious reasons is the epitome of an ABLP OPERATIVE. A bitch….
Ras Dmood aka Vere Cornwall Edwards aka Jumbee Picknee tempered by the spirit of Mami Wata and Papa Elegba!
So men made this decision for A&B women.
Let’s see what actually changes in their own behavior, and is consistently practiced.
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