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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.

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Geologist shapes a just transition, sustainable energy in the Philippines
Geologist and union officer Demi Abaniel discusses the role of geothermal energy in supporting a just and sustainable energy transition in Mindanao, Philippines.

Just transition

Geologist shapes a just transition, sustainable energy in the Philippines

Jordan moves towards a unified national mechanism to increase women’s labour force participation
Workers at a food-processing factory in Irbid, Jordan, during an ILO visit to conduct a legal awareness session, 23 August 2026.

Equality@Work

Jordan moves towards a unified national mechanism to increase women’s labour force participation

Latest publications and documents

Innovative care policies in Bolivia, Brazil and Mexico: Results of the RBSA intervention 2024–2026

Factsheet

Innovative care policies in Bolivia, Brazil and Mexico: Results of the RBSA intervention 2024–2026

Afghanistan's labour market five years after the Taliban takeover: Trends, challenges and emerging risks

Labour force participation

Afghanistan's labour market five years after the Taliban takeover: Trends, challenges and emerging risks

Gender and statistics in the world of work in the Arab States Region

Gender and statistics in the world of work in the Arab States Region

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Woman weaving on a handicraft loom
Self-guided online training

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-Test: A tool for companies self assesment

WE-Master: E-learning modules on gender equality

WE-Master: E-learning modules on gender equality

WE-Mentor: Tailored support and resources

WE-Mentor: Tailored support and resources

Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC)
EPIC logo.

Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC)

Gender, equality and inclusion for a just transition in climate action: A policy guide

Gender, equality and inclusion for a just transition in climate action: A policy guide