By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
P9O Newsletter
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our investigative stories, breaking news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
  • Home
  • Nigeria
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • World
  • Lifestlye
  • Football
  • 2023 Election
Reading: IWD: ILO urges transformative gender equality agenda
Prime 9ja Online
Prime 9ja Online Prime 9ja Online
Aa
  • Africa
  • Business
  • Football
  • Metro
  • Nigeria
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Technology
Search
  • Categories
  • _Football
  • _Lifestyle
  • _World
  • _Metro
  • _Politics
  • _Nigeria
  • Pages
  • _About Us
  • _Contact Us
  • _Privacy Policy
Follow Us
World

IWD: ILO urges transformative gender equality agenda

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called for a transformative agenda for gender equality to remove the prevailing male-dominat...

News Agency of Nigeria
News Agency of Nigeria - Agency Reporter March 08, 2023
Updated March 8, 2023 at 5:05 PM
Share
IWD: ILO urges transformative gender equality agenda
SHARE

IWD: ILO urges transformative gender equality agenda

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has called for a transformative agenda for gender equality to remove the prevailing male-dominated power structures.

Gilbert Houngbo, the director-general of ILO, made the call in a message to commemorate the 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) on Wednesday.

The global theme for this is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”.

Mr Houngbo said, “If we don’t change direction, it will take over a century for women to have the same economic and social opportunities as men.

“The multiple, overlapping, political, economic, and social crises we are grappling with have worsened inequalities for all, especially for women and girls – particularly those already in vulnerable situations.

“We are in a time of enormous change. We can leverage this change to improve opportunities and promote equal rights.”

He said that the ILO, with its constituents, was working to make it a reality, both with policies and actions.

“This is an essential step on the road towards social justice for all,” he added.

According to him, the ILO calls for a transformative agenda that should focus on four main areas: equal opportunities in the workplace; equal pay for work of equal value; equal sharing of unpaid care and domestic work; and zero tolerance for violence and harassment.

“Technology can play a key role in achieving gender equality. By creating new jobs, and improving productivity, technology can help to increase economic growth and social development. But it can also amplify existing inequalities,” he said.

Mr Houngbo said that the ILO was committed to working with partners to ensure that innovation and technology helped to reduce gender inequalities and empower women and girls.

Tags: World

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share this Article
Facebook WhatsApp TwitterEmail Print

You Might Also Like

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Pinterest Pin
Telegram Subscribe
Prime 9ja Online

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest updates instantly on your email.

About

  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Disclaimer
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Code of Ethics
  • Corrections and Correctives
  • Editorial Integrity
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Funding

Connect

  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Submit a Tip

© 2025 Prime 9ja Online Media - All Rights Reserved.

Follow Us