Companies come together to address domestic and sexual violence

28 companies have joined the RAKORAKO workshop series to help the private sector address childcare demands and workplace responses to domestic and sexual violence.

Several companies have started implementing their own workplace responses to address the impact of domestic and sexual violence in their workplace through the series.

Fiji Human Resources Institute President Kameli Batiweti says COVID-19 has seen an exponential growth in reported cases of gender-based violence and the private sector is well positioned to be part of the response.

Munro Leys Managing Partner Jon Apted says domestic violence is a national problem that affects our workers physical and mental health and their productivity and as employers they must ensure the safety every member.

Vinod Patel Chief Executive Officer Rahul Amin says it is possible to change perspectives of people who perpetrate violence against women.

Amin says everyone can speak out when they see injustices at the workplace, stand with the survivors and change attitudes that preserve the cycle of abuse.

FMF Managing Director Ram Bajekal says companies survive only if they work to serve the nation and its people which starts with caring for employees safety and well-being.