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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.
International women's day 2025
This year, the ILO will mark International Women’s Day by celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action with a special event reflecting on three decades of progress, challenges, and the future of women in the world of work.
Replay
Empowering women in the economy across generations
ILO Brief
Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration
News and articles
Op-ed
It’s time to recognize Indonesian domestic workers as essential
International Labour Standards
Angola strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of seven Conventions
Most recent publications
ILO brief
Gender snapshot at Work in the Caribbean
Programme to support the transition to the labour market of women on childcare leave
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-Master: E-learning modules on gender equality
WE-Mentor: Tailored support and resources
Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC)