Important Days

International Equal Pay Day (18): Promoting Gender Equality and Equal Pay for All

Published on 19 Sep 2026

← Back to Current Affairs
International Equal Pay Day (18): Promoting Gender Equality and Equal Pay for All
  • Observed annually on 18 September to highlight the global gender pay gap of around 20%.
  • UN and ILO stress equal pay as a human right linked to gender equality and sustainable development.
  • Causes include women’s overrepresentation in informal work, unpaid care responsibilities and the motherhood penalty.
  • ILO Equal Remuneration Convention (1951) is a fundamental standard.
  • Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), led by ILO, UN Women and OECD, works for coordinated action.

Discussion 0

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

Join WhatsApp