Urgent practical steps and action should be taken for a more collaborative environment for both men and women, said Brunei Fertilizer Industries Sdn Bhd (BFI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Harri Kiiski. He also shared that half of BFI’s leadership is championed by local Bruneians holding significant leadership roles, of which half are women. Around […]
Ensure your safety and put a stop to misconduct. Sexual harassment is a pervasive issue affecting individuals in various settings, from workplaces to public spaces and even within personal relationships. Its profound impact on victims and the broader community underscores the urgent need for effective strategies to address and prevent such behaviour. This article explores […]
Sexual harassment can have significant emotional, physical and societal impacts. Sexual harassment occurs when unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, or other verbal or physical actions of a sexual nature explicitly or implicitly impact a person’s employment, unreasonably disrupt their work performance, or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. It is a […]
Project Women Brunei held a talk on preventing sexual harassment of women and girls with disabilities recently. Founder and Executive Director of Project Women Brunei Nur Judy binti Abdullah delivered the talk, highlighting that research has shown children with intellectual or developmental disabilities are at higher risk for sexual abuse and are more likely to […]
Rizal Faisal The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. It inspired governments to change laws and policies and make investments so that more children finally get the healthcare and nutrition they need to survive and develop, and there are safeguards in place to […]