Gender equality and non-discrimination

Over the past 20 years, key labour market indicators on gender equality have shown little progress and, in some cases, even regression. The health, social and economic crises resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have further worsened gender inequality in the world of work. Women have suffered disproportionate job and income losses, including because of their over-representation in the hardest-hit sectors, especially younger women and women in the informal economy. Women continue to work on the front line, sustaining care systems, economies and societies, while often also doing the majority of unpaid care work, which underscores the need for a gender-responsive recovery.

Project symbol

GLO/21/55/SWE

Admin unit

EMPLAB
EMPLOYMENT
GED

Start date

01/02/2022

End date

31/12/2025

Total allocation

2897204

Total expenditure

Status

Active

2810560

Development Partners

Sweden, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Country/Countries

Global

Outcomes

Outcome 3: Full and productive employment for just transitions
Outcome 5: Gender equality and equality of treatment and opportunities for all