Resources on Gender equality

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    New ILO report

    Social protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina at a crossroads: challenges and key policy issues

    03 May 2022

    The recent ILO report says that the social protection system in Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing formidable challenges stemming from insufficient investment in closing the social protection gaps, inefficient resource allocation, and persistent inequalities, particularly in terms of gender. The COVID-19 pandemic has further underscored the critical importance of building a comprehensive and resilient social protection system.

  2. Publication

    Ensuring a productivity ecosystem for all

    25 April 2022

    Promoting gender inclusive working conditions on the factory floor for decent work and productivity growth

  3. Video

    Gender Equality Masterclass: Boosting your organizational performance by advancing equal opportunities powered by SCORE Training

    08 April 2022

    This Gender Equality Masterclass is based on the belief that modern workplaces need to continuously adapt and improve to promote equal opportunities for men and women. It is aimed to help SMEs to understand the business case for gender equality and discover the harmful ways in which gender norms affect business productivity and performance. This 8-part series brings together global research and expertise to identify what needs changing and how, and offers practical solutions and tools to promote voice equality, inclusive hiring, equal pay, safe work climate, gender-inclusive OSH practices, and work-life integrity in order to ensure gender-inclusive and diverse workplaces.

  4. Publication

    Initial review of community-based vocational training (CBVT) in G20 countries

    07 April 2022

    This report was prepared by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the 1st G20 Employment Group Meeting in 2022. It addresses one of the priorities identified by the Indonesian Presidency.

  5. Publication

    Employment Policy Department Newsletter, March/April 2022

    25 March 2022

  6. News

    ILO panel discussion explores gender equality and women’s empowerment in crisis settings

    22 March 2022

    Side event during the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women

  7. Guide

    Gender equality and women’s empowerment in the world of work in fragile, conflict and disaster settings

    21 March 2022

  8. International Women's Day 2022

    Princess Sarah Culberson: Invest in the care economy for a better gender equal world

    11 March 2022

    In celebrating International Women's Week, author, humanitarian and global public speaker, Princess Sarah Culberson of Sierra Leone, joins the ILO to call on countries to invest in the care economy and transformative policies to shape a better future and achieve the SDGs in 2030.

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    ILOSTAT blog

    Over 2 million moms left the labour force in 2020 according to new global estimates

    08 March 2022

    New global data covering 189 countries and territories expose the motherhood penalty faced by millions of women around the world in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  10. Event

    International Women’s Day 2022: Investing in care for all

    The ILO celebrates this year’s International Women’s Day by advocating for large-scale investments in a package of transformative care leave and services that benefit workers, children, families, businesses, societies and the planet.