Assolombarda: work culture against violence against women
Third edition of 'Finalmente Libere', the talk organised by the Assolombarda Advisory Board for Social Affairs that will be broadcast on Monday 25 November on Sky
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The world of work is one of the places where violence against women manifests itself. An investigation into the mining giant Rio Tinto has in recent days brought to light cases of harassment and sexual violence against dozens of employees of the group, which employs some 57,000 people in 35 countries. But in the world of work there is also an antidote to the violence in our society. Culture of respect and women's independence through work are key to combating gender-based violence. These are the topics at the centre of the third edition of 'Finally Free', the talk organised by the Assolombarda Advisory Board for Social Affairs that will be broadcast on Monday 25 November, at 2 p.m., on Sky channel 501 and live streaming on the SkyTG24 website.
Assolombarda's commitment
The event, promoted on the occasion of the 'International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women', represents, on the one hand, an opportunity for dialogue between the business world and civil society on a key issue for the progress of our country and, on the other, a moment of information and awareness-raising aimed at women on the different types of violence, the importance of recognising and reacting to them, and on which procedures to follow to contact the police. Discussing the subject - moderated by Luigi Casillo, Skytg24 journalist - will be Giovanna Bueti, State Police Psychologist; Margherita Carlini, Forensic Criminologist; Tatiana Biagioni, President AGI - Italian Lawyers; Sabina Belli, CEO Pomellato
Job and economic independence
"Once again this year we have dedicated a great deal of effort to promoting the reintegration into the world of work of women who are victims of violence, one of the fundamental pillars of our action as an Advisory Board,' stated Gabriella Magnoni Dompé, President of the Assolombarda Advisory Board for Social Affairs. 'In fact, work is the real key to supporting women in a path of economic independence that helps them to redesign their future and to be, as we like to say, 'finally free'. The talk we are promoting, therefore, is part of a broader framework of initiatives aimed at supporting women and making as many people as possible aware of the issue. In fact, we are faced with a phenomenon, that of gender-based violence, which still has worrying levels: every day women of all ages and backgrounds face situations of abuse, oppression and physical or psychological violence. It is our duty not only to condemn this violence but also to actively act to prevent it, to give a voice to those who cannot make themselves heard. As entrepreneurs and as civil society, we must work more and more for a profound cultural change, which starts with the education of young people and reaches the homes of all of us. Only together, as a community, can we build a future free of all forms of gender-based violence'. Assolombarda's commitment against violence against women and for the promotion of gender equality, is promoted by the association's president Alessandro Spada and takes the form of dozens of initiatives, including the presence and support of the Assolombarda Advisory Board for Social Affairs at the Wall of Dolls 10-year anniversary event to be held in Milan on 25 November.
