Violence and harassment — whether physical, verbal, or psychological — have no place in the workplace. Yet many women across Europe continue to face unsafe or unfair conditions, including in the wine sector.
25 November has been designated by the United Nations as the International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. To mark this day, this day dedicated to ending violence against women worldwide, Grapes of Change is releasing its presentation video: “Grapes of Change: Cultivating Equality in the Wine Sector” and reaffirms a simple truth: every woman deserves safety, dignity, and respect at work.
Through its video, the project reminds that it will deliver not just words, but concrete actions that drive change in the wine sector and cultivate equity. It will provide training to raise awareness among workers most exposed to discrimination, helping them recognize, respond to, and report gender-based violence. Grapes of Change will also offer services that support businesses committed to implementing genuine gender-equality plans. This is not about bureaucracy, it’s about real, measurable change to prevent, take action, and promote respectful, inclusive workplaces.
The Grapes of Change partners will develop an Observatory, training programmes, public campaigns, and policy engagement, to support companies and workers with the tools they need to prevent harm, take action, and promote respectful, inclusive workplaces.
➡️ Inclusion creates value
➡️ Safety is non-negotiable
➡️ Collective change is possible