“The way the industry responds to sexual harassment is fundamentally broken”
One of the things that draws so many people to a career in the events industry is the promise of variety: no two days, teams, or projects are ever the same. As attractive as this ever-changing lifestyle can be, it presents unique challenges for safeguarding.
Much of the event workforce is freelance or constantly moving between sites, lacking the accountability of a consistent team, employer or workplace. Event work often involves late nights, early mornings, working or travelling in the…
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With 1 in 4 women working in events experiencing harassment, the Network of Women in Events' MD offers a pathway to improving protection
Comment 29 June 2026