Valuing Women’s Work Key to Achieving New Global Goal on Gender Equality | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)

Shauna Olney of the International Labour Organization (ILO) urges governments to commit to the basic right of empowering women in employment, salaries and the working environment.

The Chief of Gender, Equality and Diversity Branch stressed, “the world has fallen short in bringing women’s employment, earnings and working conditions in line with those of men.”

Half of women are employed globally and their wages are about ¾ of what men earn.

Workplace violence and under-representation in senior positions are two other prominent issues to tackle, according to Ms. Olney.

Moving on to women’s social and economic status, she said cultural traditions and economic conditions cannot excuse discrimination and other violations of fundamental human rights. Countries, she said, cannot any longer afford to lose out on this aspect of gender parity.

Until appreciation and measures of women’s work are made will there be gender equality, highlighted Ms. Olney.

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