Guidelines for the Prevention and Elimination of Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in the Construction Industry: Georgia

This document was written by the Infrastructure Construction Companies Association (ICCA) with support from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE). The purpose of these guidelines is to educate employees in the construction industry on gender-based violence and harassment (GBV). The report introduces terminology, explains legal regulations and response mechanisms, and identifies signs of GBV within corporate culture. Information is provided about responses and prevention mechanisms.

The document is based on surveys on GBV in the construction industry and contains explanations of key terms, information on the different types of discrimination, legal grounds that prohibit discrimination and response mechanisms. Additionally, the report provides recommendations for Human Resources departments to prevent GBV discrimination and sexual harassment at the workplace in the construction industry.