Gender inequalities in employment are greater than previously thought, says ILO

A new report, prepared by ILO, reveals that gender imbalances in access to employment and working conditions are greater than previously thought. Another discovery is that, over the last two decades, progress towards reducing this gap has been very slow.😔

The document “New data sheds light on gender differences in the job market” (🇬🇧), indicates that 15% of working-age women worldwide would like to work but do not have a job, compared to 10,5% of men.

New indicator shows different picture

A new indicator, developed by ILO, captures all jobless people who are interested in finding a job. It reflects a much bleaker picture of women's situation in the world of work than the more commonly used unemployment rate.

The new data also shows that Women still have much more difficulty finding a job than men.

Difference is greater in developing countries

The document also demonstrates that the Lack of jobs is particularly serious in developing countries, where the proportion of women unable to find a job reaches 24,9% in low-income countries.

The corresponding rate for men in the same category is 16,6%, a worryingly high level but significantly lower than that for women.

The analysis finds that personal and family responsibilities, including unpaid care work, disproportionately affect women.

These activities become an impediment not only to getting hired, but also to actively seeking employment or being available for last-minute jobs.

(To UN News)

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