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Leigh Day represents individuals around the world who have been subjected to Gender-Based Violence (“GBV”) and sexual abuse. Women and children are especially vulnerable to exploitation within their communities, and human rights violations against them are sadly prevalent across many countries and industries.

In many industries, the potential for abuse is structurally caused by a combination of discriminatory power structures and weak HR systems (for example, a lack of policy, no training, and no effective grievance mechanisms). These problems are particularly well-documented in the agricultural sector (in commodities such as tea, flowers, coffee, vegetables, and fruit) and also in the garment industry.

Leigh Day has acted for women who have been subjected to gender-based violence in the course of their employment on plantations and within their communities. We have also represented the survivors of trafficking and sex tourism.

How Leigh Day can help

Our specialist team of international abuse lawyers is committed to obtaining justice for survivors of sexual harassment, gender-based violence, femicide (murder) and child abuse. We are passionate about putting survivors of abuse at the centre of the legal process and ensuring that their voices are heard.

Our clients have experienced gender-based violence in many forms, from verbal sexual harassment and economic exploitation to sexual assault and rape. We also represent the family members of women who have been killed as a result of sexual and gender-based violence.