‘We take another step towards globalizing social progress when we champion gender equality as a matter of rights and social justice, as well as efficiency and good business sense.’ Juan Somavía, ILO Director-General
While all staff in the ILO are responsible for promoting gender equality in their work, the Bureau for Gender Equality supports and advises constituents and Office staff at headquarters and in the field on matters concerned with promoting and advocating for gender equality in the world of work. It also manages an extensive knowledge base on gender issues. This includes a genderhelpdesk@ilo.org" target="_top">Gender Helpdesk which responds to queries to help to strengthen the capacity of staff and constituents to address questions of equality in their work.
The Bureau for Gender Equality coordinates the global ILO Gender Network, which brings together gender specialists and gender focal points at headquarters and in the field offices.