Resources on Gender equality

  1. CNNMoney Switzerland

    ILO looks to adopt international labour standard to address violence and harassment in the workplace

    18 June 2019

    The ILO's 108th International Labour Conference is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland. During the Conference nearly 6,000 delegates – representing governments, workers and employers – are discussing transformative changes in the world of work, and will consider the adoption of an international labour standard on violence and harassment at the workplace. Greg Vines, ILO Deputy Director-General for Management and Reform, discusses the the role of the ILO and the agenda of the conference with CNN Money Switzerland.

  2. News

    The ICA intervenes at the 108th ILC Standards-Setting Committee on Ending violence and harassment in the world of work

    11 June 2019

  3. Statement

    Empowering individuals in a changing world of work

    07 June 2019

    Speech of the ILO Director-General at the G7 Social Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting (7 June 2019)

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    Our impact, Their voices

    Closing the retirement gender gap in Viet Nam

    06 June 2019

    Women in Viet Nam spend fewer years working, have lower pensions, yet live longer. To counter the problems brought by this retirement gender gap, the ILO is helping Viet Nam bring its labour laws closer to international labour standards.

  5. News

    LEED+: Towards inclusive growth strategies for the conflict-affected communities in Sri Lanka

    30 May 2019

    A series of meetings and site visits were conducted to identify key future activities of the ILO's LEED+ programme.

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    Gender Equality

    ILO gender equality chief makes 100 most influential list

    29 May 2019

    The top 100 includes high-profile personalities, politicians, academics and unsung heroes whose work has made the biggest impact in gender policy.

  7. Publication

    Guide to developing balanced working time arrangements

    28 May 2019

    A practical guide or “how to” manual on working time arrangements - also known as “work schedules”.

  8. BBC World News

    Profits rise for businesses with women in senior management, says ILO

    23 May 2019

    A new report from the ILO shows gender diversity improves business outcomes, and makes it easier to attract talent. Deborah France-Massin, Director of the ILO Bureau for Employers’ Activities discusses the findings with BBC World News.

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    France24

    Gender diversity good for businesses and economies: UN

    22 May 2019

  10. Women in Business and Management

    The business case for change: Visual resources for the report

    22 May 2019