Resources on Gender equality

  1. © Tamara Merino / IMF 2022

    Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank

    Invest in a greener and more inclusive human-centred recovery ILO tells World Bank and IMF

    21 April 2022

    In statements to the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder, emphasized the urgency of fostering a human-centred recovery amid a fragile outlook for 2022.

  2. © Exchanges Photos 2022

    Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

    Greater progress on diversity and inclusion essential to rebuild productive and resilient workplaces

    06 April 2022

    High levels of diversity and inclusion in the workplace are associated with greater productivity, innovation and workforce well-being, yet too little is being done to promote them, particularly among minority groups, meaning that enterprises, workers and societies are missing out on considerable potential benefits.

  3. Press release

    Gender equality through improved labour standards compliance in the Philippines

    04 April 2022

    A dialogue on gender equality and labour standards highlighted the need to strengthen efforts to promote rights at work and improve working conditions for women through social dialogue to ensure compliance with general labour standards, including occupational safety and health, and access to social protection and other existing programmes and services.

  4. © id.undp.org 2022

    International Women's Day

    ILO urges the government to heed the rights of female workers in oil palm plantations and fisheries

    10 March 2022

    The ILO Worker’s Rights in Rural Sector with Focus on Women Project and the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Jakarta held a media webinar regarding women workers in rural areas, in conjunction with the International Women's Day.

  5. © M. Crozet/ILO 2022

    Media Advisory

    ILO to release new report on care sector

    28 February 2022

  6. Press release

    ILO, ECOP partner for responsible labour practices in rural sectors

    15 February 2022

    The ILO and ECOP bring together businesses in rural sectors of agriculture, fishing and mining to promote compliance on labour standards, occupational safety and health (OSH) and gender equality.

  7. © Ishak Saleh / UN Women 2022

    Occupational safety and health

    ILO and IWCA sign MOU to improve occupational safety and health of women in the coffee sector

    14 February 2022

    New agreement between ILO and IWCA aims to improve occupational safety and health training and knowledge for women who depend on coffee production for their livelihoods.

  8. International Labour Conference

    Calls for increased action on inequalities and skills end second session of 109th International Labour Conference

    13 December 2021

    The second and final session of the 109th International Labour Conference has concluded with a call from Member States for the ILO to develop new strategies to tackle inequalities and boost skills and life-long learning.

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    ILO publication

    Inclusive institutions and structures are needed to go beyond the “illusion” of diversity

    09 December 2021

    A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work where diversity is concerned say contributing authors of "The Future of Diversity", an ILO co-publication.

  10. © Better Work 2022

    Better Work

    New joint ILO-IFC programme launched with support of EU in the apparel industry in Madagascar

    03 November 2021

    Industry leaders launched the Better Work Madagascar programme to transform the country’s apparel industry by improving working conditions and business productivity. The programme will contribute to the creation of decent employment and inclusive growth.