Side Event to the 58th Commission on the Status of Women

Equal pay for work of equal value

A panel of experts will address efforts to tackle pay discrimination as a human rights issue and a core component of decent work.


Side Event of the 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women
 

Equal pay for work of equal value


12 March 2014
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Diplomat Ballroom, ONE UN Hotel, 44th Street between 1-2 Ave, New York

The panel discussion, organized by the Government of Finland in cooperation with the ILO, seeks to:
  • (1) facilitate the sharing of experiences and challenges – across countries and regions - on promoting equal pay for women and men; and;
  • (2) enrich to the discussions during the session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
While the distinguished panellists would be invited to share their experiences and insights, from the perspective of their on their respective roles in policy making and implementation, the event also offers a platform for CSW delegations to join the discussion.

The ILO will chair the event and present its recent publication “Equal pay: an introductory Guide”, which is currently available in English French, Spanish and Arabic