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LIVE: Panel discussion on countering the regressive impact of COVID-19 on gender equality
International Women’s Day
On the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day, the ILO pays tribute to the tremendous efforts made by women in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ILO Director-General: "Let us invest in women as part of a human-centred recovery"
- ILO topic portal on Gender equality
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Sophia Loren: Time to remove the barriers women face in the world of work
International Women’s Day
Iconic actor Sophia Loren calls for stronger social security policies, advancing women in leadership roles and more action to build a better future of work.
- ILO topic portal on Gender equality
- ArtWorks – ILO Artists engagement programme
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The world needs more women leaders
International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, female leaders from the ILO give their perspective on the qualities women bring to leadership around the world. Featuring Martha Newton, ILO Deputy Director-General for Policy, Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa, ILO Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, ILO Regional Director for Africa and Ruba Jaradat, ILO Regional Director for the Arab States.
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"We Sing" for a better future of work for all women and men
International Women's Day
An original song and music video for International Women's Day, created by JONA OAK for the ILO and featuring a collective of artists and musicians from around the world.
- ILO topic portal on Gender equality
- ArtWorks – ILO Artists engagement programme
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International Women’s Day
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