UN Calls for Equal Pay for Women Worldwide
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UN Calls for Equal Pay for Women Worldwide
United Nations (GNP): The United Nations has renewed attention on the global gender pay gap, stating that women are paid about 20 percent less than men on average and calling for equal pay for work of equal value. The UN highlighted the issue in connection with Equal Pay Day, drawing attention to persistent differences in […]
International Equal Pay Day is celebrated every year on September 18, with the aim of achieving equal pay for work of equal value.
18 September: International Equal Pay Day. What is meant by "equal pay for work of equal value" International Equal Pay Day is marked annually on 18 September. The United Nations initiative draws attention to the pay gap between women and men and promotes the principle of equal pay for work of equal value. Worldwide, the wage gap between women and men is estimated to be around 20%, according to the UN. On 18 September: International Equal Pay Da…
International Equal Pay Day Report: A special report on International Equal Pay Day: Globally, women earn an average of 20% less than men, earning just 78 cents for every dollar. According to the ILO, it could take 257 years to eliminate wage inequality. Learn more about how the United Nations and EPIC are leading the global fight for equal pay for work of equal value.
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