#034 Blasting the Silence on GBV and Harassment in the Workplace
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Voices for safety in our homes and mines.
In this episode of WiMSA’s Voices for Safety campaign against GBV, Mogaleadi speaks with Sazini Mojapelo, the Global Gender GBV Lead at the IFC, about the urgent need to confront gender-based violence in our workplaces. Together, they unpack how history, culture, and power dynamics shape behaviour in our society and workplaces. They dig into why achieving true gender equality starts with eliminating violence in all its forms, from harassment and bullying to intimidation and emotional harm. This conversation goes beyond awareness. It offers practical actions: visible leadership and accountability, survivor-centred response, updated policies, and a culture grounded in respect.
In this episode of WiMSA’s Voices for Safety campaign against GBV, Mogaleadi speaks with Sazini Mojapelo, the Global Gender GBV Lead at the IFC, about the urgent need to confront gender-based violence in our workplaces. Together, they unpack how history, culture, and power dynamics shape behaviour in our society and workplaces. They dig into why achieving true gender equality starts with eliminating violence in all its forms, from harassment and bullying to intimidation and emotional harm. This conversation goes beyond awareness. It offers practical actions: visible leadership and accountability, survivor-centred response, updated policies, and a culture grounded in respect.
Chapters
- 00:01 Introduction to WiMSA's Voices for Safety campaign and guest
- 02:44 Sazini's background and introduction to GBV work
- 04:43 Common forms of gender-based violence
- 07:10 Cultural and social dynamics perpetuating GBV in South Africa
- 11:29 Preventative strategies for GBV
- 15:12 Shifting social norms and education
- 17:18 Parental education and school-family partnerships
- 22:06 Workplace policies on GBV and bullying
- 25:32 Policy gaps and information access
- 29:45 Enforcement and compliance for GBV policies
- 32:32 First responders and gender champions
- 35:38 Business case for addressing GBV
- 38:11 Creating zero-tolerance environments
- 41:57 Barriers to reporting and survivor-centred approaches
- 51:31 Women as perpetrators and leadership challenges
- 53:43 Sexual offenders list and visibility
