18 September – International Equal Pay Day
- Sue Robbins
- Sep 18, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 20, 2024
Across all regions, women are paid less than men, with the gender pay gap estimated at around 20% globally.
The gender pay gap persists because women, especially migrant women, are overrepresented in the informal sector, leading to low-paying, unsafe working conditions without social benefits. Women also perform three more hours of daily care work than men, including household tasks and caring for children and the elderly. Gender stereotypes, discriminatory hiring practices, and promotion decisions also contribute to pay inequalities’ (United Nations).
See more reasons for the gender pay gap in this video (1 minute) from the Equal Pay International Coalition:
You can read more about gender equality in unit 5 of Develop Your English: with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
You can read more about migrants trying to find decent work in Unit 8 of Develop Your English: with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
