To mark International Women’s Day, the ILO reflects on the progress that has been made and what still needs to be done to achieve gender equality in the workplace. Follow two women, an Indian CEO and a US school teacher, whose experiences shed an interesting light on the common challenges facing women across the globe.
Take a look back: The fight for women’s rights in the workplace – an ILO history in pictures
GENEVA (ILO News) – When the International Labour Organization was founded in 1919, most women around the world did not have the right to vote and most in paid work had little or no collective voice to advocate for their workplace rights.
Nearly a century on, female participation in the labour market has significantly increased, along with progress on their rights at work. However millions still face significant barriers in accessing equal opportunity and treatment in their jobs.
See full Press Release: http://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/multimedia/features/WCMS_237054/lang--en/index.htm
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