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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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Stitching a future of her own: From tailoring at home to entrepreneurship
Through tailoring, Jayamala is earning an income of her own and building a more secure future for her family.

Women’s entrepreneurship in Nepal

Stitching a future of her own: From tailoring at home to entrepreneurship

Closing the gender pay gap is critical to advance social justice

Irish EU Presidency marks International Equal Pay Day

Closing the gender pay gap is critical to advance social justice

Latest publications and documents

The gender pay gap in Bangladesh: Trends, causes and policy options

Equal pay day

The gender pay gap in Bangladesh: Trends, causes and policy options

Skills gap assessment in tourism sector that are key to promoting inclusive decent employment and productive livelihood in Nakuru, Narok...

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...

Innovative care policies in Bolivia, Brazil and Mexico: Results of the RBSA intervention 2024–2026

Factsheet

Innovative care policies in Bolivia, Brazil and Mexico: Results of the RBSA intervention 2024–2026

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Woman weaving on a handicraft loom
Self-guided online training

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-Test: A tool for companies self assesment

WE-Master: E-learning modules on gender equality

WE-Master: E-learning modules on gender equality

WE-Mentor: Tailored support and resources

WE-Mentor: Tailored support and resources

Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC)
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Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC)

Gender, equality and inclusion for a just transition in climate action: A policy guide

Gender, equality and inclusion for a just transition in climate action: A policy guide