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Gender equality
Despite significant advances in gender equality at work over the past century, progress in closing gender gaps remains slow and far from being a reality for many women and men. Working with its constituents, UN agencies and development partners, the ILO is implementing a transformative agenda on gender equality, equality of treatment and opportunity for all. This broadly includes promoting gender equality, non-discrimination and inclusion, reducing the gender pay gap; promoting decent work in the care economy; and ending violence and harassment in the world of work.
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Women’s entrepreneurship in Nepal
Stitching a future of her own: From tailoring at home to entrepreneurship
Irish EU Presidency marks International Equal Pay Day
Closing the gender pay gap is critical to advance social justice
Latest publications and documents
Equal pay day
The gender pay gap in Bangladesh: Trends, causes and policy options
Kenya's tourism sector skills assessment
Skills gap assessment in tourism sector that are key to promoting inclusive decent employment and productive livelihood in Nakuru, Narok...
Factsheet
Innovative care policies in Bolivia, Brazil and Mexico: Results of the RBSA intervention 2024–2026
Self-guided online training
Take ILO online course on Gender equality and women’s empowerment in the world of work in fragile, conflict and disaster settings
EW@W: Empowering Women at Work Capacity Development Platform
WE-Test: A tool for companies self assesment
WE-Master: E-learning modules on gender equality
WE-Mentor: Tailored support and resources
Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC)
Gender, equality and inclusion for a just transition in climate action: A policy guide