Books and reports
March 2019
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Report
A quantum leap for gender equality: For a better future of work for all
07 March 2019
This report is the culmination of the extensive and often ground-breaking work undertaken in the ILO’s Women at Work Centenary Initiative. It is closely aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
March 2018
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Book
Women’s ILO: Transnational networks, global labour standards and gender equity, 1919 to Present
15 March 2018
What is the place of women in global labour policies? This book gathers new research on a century of ILO engagement with women’s work.
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Report
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends for Women 2018 – Global snapshot
08 March 2018
The past 20 years have witnessed some progress for women in the world of work and in terms of gender equality in society. This report looks at the progress (or lack thereof) made during the past decade and assesses women’s labour market prospects.
March 2017
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ILO-Gallup Report
Towards a better future for women and work: Voices of women and men
08 March 2017
This study provides a first-ever account of global attitudes and perceptions of women and men regarding women and work based on the 2016 Gallup World Poll. The poll, which was conducted in 142 countries and territories, is representative of 98 per cent of the global population.
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Publication
Women, gender and work: Social choices and inequalities. Volume 2
08 March 2017
A collection of 30 recent articles selected from the International Labour Review, offering the insights of economists, sociologists and lawyers into a wide range of gender issues and country settings.
November 2004
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Publication
GET ahead for women in enterprise. Training package and resource kit
15 November 2004
Aims to assist ILO partner organizations in promoting enterprise development among women in poverty who want to start or are already engaged in small-scale business. Contains training modules and exercises on entrepreneurship, the business environment, including marketing, production, services, finance, and support. Explains essential business and financial terms. Appends a Marketing Mix Board Game for the exploration of ideas and to increase participants' knowledge.
August 2004
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Publication
Gender roles and sex equality: European solutions to social security disputes
25 August 2004
Describes the overall framework of European Community law and explores concepts of sex equality in various social security systems. Concludes that while sex equality is a fundamental European right, unlawful discrimination in the field of social security persists and needs to be further addressed.
July 2000
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Publication
Modular package on gender, poverty and employment: Reader’s kit (with CD-ROM)
05 July 2000
Facilitator's kit also available
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Publication
Modular package on gender, poverty and employment: Facilitator’s kit
05 July 2000
Reader's kit (with CD-ROM) also available