International Equal Pay Day

Why are we still talking about the gender pay gap? International Equal Pay Day, launched by the UN in 2019, reminds us that women still earn about 20% less than men globally. Every September 18th is an opportunity to call out this inequality and push for change. Today is all about making sure equal pay for equal work isn’t just a nice idea—it’s the reality!


The wage gap isn’t just about numbers; it’s about people. Whether you’re a woman in a corporate role or juggling part-time work in a small business, this is a battle that resonates hard – especially with mothers, women of colour, or immigrants, who often sit on the lower end of the pay scale. And it’s not because they’re working any less hard. Nope. It’s a deeper, systemic problem. Today is about spurring allyship, and fighting for a world where pay is based on what you do, not who you are.


Relevant Hashtags: #InternationalEqualPayDay


Learn More: un.org/en/observances/equal-pay-day


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