Theme: “Workers Taking the Lead” – In Commemoration of International Women’s Day
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop yesterday officially launched the Trade Union Congress Workshop on the Elimination of Violence in the Workplace, a landmark initiative aligned with the broader national effort to end Gender-Based Violence in the city.
The workshop coincides with International Women’s Day 2026 under the TUC workshop theme “Workers Taking the Lead.”
The workshop, organized in collaboration with the Trade Union Congress, and other key stakeholders, aims to foster safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces.
It focuses on preventive measures, accountability for perpetrators, and raising awareness among vulnerable groups, particularly women and young workers.
TUC and, its key stakeholder has pledged to enforce a zero-tolerance policy towards workplace violence and harassment, emphasizing the need for stronger policies, advocacy programs, and legal frameworks to protect women and girls in the workforce and beyond.
Governor Parkop commended PNGTUC’s leadership in spearheading this initiative, noting the importance of embedding anti-harassment and anti-violence clauses into employment contracts.
“We already have workplace policies that address harassment, but they are often confined to specific organizations.
It’s time to expand these protections across all sectors and make them a national standard,” he stated.
Governor Parkop further emphasized that tackling GBV must begin at home: “Leadership starts in the home.
If a person is found to be abusive—whether it’s a man towards a woman or vice versa—there must be consequences.
We must change our national mindset.”
This workshop marks a significant step in uniting workers, employers, and government leaders to create a world of work free from violence and harassment, ensuring dignity and respect for all.