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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.
International women's day 2025
This year, the ILO will mark International Women’s Day by celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action with a special event reflecting on three decades of progress, challenges, and the future of women in the world of work.
Replay
Empowering women in the economy across generations
ILO Brief
Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration
News and articles
International Migrants Day
Indonesia amplifies women migrant workers’ voices and cross border solidarity for fair recruitment and violence free workplaces
Creating Change, One Story at a Time
Jisan’s path to independence: Learning, earning, and leading
Most recent publications
Working paper 158
Revisiting occupational segregation and the valuation of women’s work
ILO Brief
Improve Your Agri Business (IYAB) Training as a Pathway to Women’s Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
ILO Brief
Integrating Gender Equality into Agri-SME Competitiveness: Advancing Gender-Transformative Practices in Lebanon’s Agri-Food Sector
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