New data shine light on gender gaps in the labour market
By fabi
The report on “The Jobs Gap” reveals the significant global employment disparities, especially among women. Introducing the “jobs gap” indicator, the report uncovers that the traditional unemployment rate underrepresents the actual scarcity of jobs, with the global jobs gap affecting around 473 million people. This gap is more pronounced for women, particularly in developing countries, highlighting the urgent need for targeted employment creation and policies to improve the quality of jobs available to women, addressing both the quantity and quality of employment opportunities.
International Labour Organization (2023). “New data shine light on gender gaps in the labour market.” ILO Brief, March, 2023.
