Addressing gender-based violence and femicide in mining communities through national partnership

Our women in mining forums address gender equity issues within Harmony. Through a collaborative effort with the Minerals Council South Africa we support the national partnership addressing gender-based violence and femicide in our host communities.

Channelling our SLP financial commitments towards meaningful impact in our host communities, Harmony pledged R1 million a year over the next three years to the national partnership established by the Minerals Council South Africa, the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Response Fund and the National Prosecuting Authority to support victims in mining communities.

Our donation will enable the National Prosecuting Authority’s Thuthuzela care centres to reach women in remote mining communities with immediate and effective access to counselling, healthcare and the justice system (including medical and other resources provided by Harmony’s operations).

We encourage women in our workplaces and communities to voice their challenges and aspirations through established forums. The outcomes of our surveys on gender-based biases, bullying and sexual harassment enable us to implement measures that address barriers in communication and awareness, culture and leadership, targeted interventions and training, policies and practices, facilities and the work environment.