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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鈥檚 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. 

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Beijing+30: Advancing Equality for Women and Men in the World of Work
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Empowering women in the economy across generations

Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration
Cover brief Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration

ILO Brief

Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration

News and articles

Ismahan鈥檚 journey to success in home appliance maintenance
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Women empowerment in Yemen

Ismahan鈥檚 journey to success in home appliance maintenance

It鈥檚 time to recognize and value all women鈥檚 work

International Women's Day

It鈥檚 time to recognize and value all women鈥檚 work

Most recent publications

The Gender Pay Gap in Uzbekistan: Recent Trends and Policy Implications

The Gender Pay Gap in Uzbekistan: Recent Trends and Policy Implications

Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration

ILO Brief

Women and the economy: 30 years after the Beijing Declaration

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Self-guided online training

Take ILO online course on Gender equality and women鈥檚 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

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Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC)