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ABOUT EPICEPIC is the Equal Pay International Coalition. Led by the ILO, UN Women, and the OECD. The Coalition's goal is to achieve equal pay for women and men everywhere. By bringing together a diverse set of actors with different areas of focus and

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What is Equal Pay?The ChallengeEqual Pay Good PracticesACROSS ALL REGIONS, COUNTRIES AND SECTORS,         WOMEN ARE PAID LESS THAN MEN The gender pay gap is symptomatic of many factors, including disc

What is Equal Pay? The Challenge Equal Pay Good Practices EQUAL PAY FOR WORK OF EQUAL VALUE  EQUAL PAY MEANS THAT WOMEN AND MEN HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE EQUAL REMUNERATION FOR WORK OF EQUAL VALUE

The Equal Pay Platform of Champions was launched in March 2017 during the sixty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women. The platform is made up of influential individuals who, in their personal capacities, advocate for equal pay in th

The CoalitionEPIC and the 2030 AgendaEPIC And The 2030 Agenda Equal pay is essential to achieving full gender equality in the world of work and a fairer, more inclusive world in general. Target 8.5 is bold and ambitious and requires an equally b

The Coalition EPIC and the 2030 Agenda   WHO WE ARE  The EPIC Secretariat comprises the ILO, UN Women and the OECD. Steering Committee members today include Canada, Egypt, Iceland, Jordan, New Zealand,

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EQUAL PAY AROUND THE WORLDDatabase on legislation on equal remuneration for work of equal valueThis database provides information on equal remuneration for work of equal value set out in national law and practice using the provisions of the ILO’s Equ

What is Equal Pay? The Challenge Equal Pay Good Practices There are numerous ways to meet the goal of pay equity between women and men. Measures can include for example wage transparency laws, certification, objectiv

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Kyiv Institute of Gender Studies (KIGS) is a non-governmental expert and monitoring organization that has been studying and implementing gender-non-discriminatory practices in Ukraine since 1999. 

The Confederation of Employers of Ukraine unites all-Ukrainian branch associations of regional employers’ organizations. Members of the Confederation employ more than 2.7 million employees. The Confederation actively participates in the drafting proc

Reducing the gender pay gap is a highly valued public policy objective for the Peruvian Government, fully aligned with the non-discrimination mandate established in our Political Constitution, with ILO Convention No. 100 on Equal Remuneration (ratifi

Forética is the leading business network on sustainability and corporate social responsibility in Spain. With over 240 members, our mission is to encourage the integration of social, environmental and good governance aspects in corporate and organisa

At Ingka Group, we believe it is our obligation to ensure pay equity. 

 genEquality see a world in which everyone is taking individual action in our workplaces, homes, schools, and societies in order to achieve equality, by leveraging the scalable instruments of technology and art to present a set of tangible, rese

The Canadian Labour Congress is the largest labour organization in Canada, bringing together dozens of national and international unions, provincial and territorial federations of labour and community-based labour councils to represent more than 3 mi

Tech Ladies is a worldwide community that provide a supportive online group, a free job board, and opportunities to learn, in order to help women grow their careers.

The United Kingdom has become a member of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC). Learn more about the UK’s efforts to reduce the gender pay gap and EPIC’s relevance below. 

 Portugal became a member of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) in 2019. Learn more about Portugal’s efforts to reduce the gender pay gap and EPIC’s relevance below. 

United Nations Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, encouraging companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take actions th

The EQUAL-SALARY Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organization whose objective is to promote equal pay for work of equal value for women and men.

Public Services International (PSI) is a global trade union federation dedicated to promoting quality public services in every part of the world. The union brings together more than 20 million workers, represented by over 700 unions in 163 countries

PowHer is a New York statewide network to improve the economic outlook for women in the state.

Fair pay is the key to equal opportunities for all people – no matter where they come from, who they love or what they believe in. At the Fair Pay Innovation Lab (FPI), we advise companies and show possible solutions how to implement a pay system

Australia has been a member of The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) since 2018. Learn more about Australia's efforts on equal pay and EPIC’s relevance for the country below.

New Zealand has been a member of The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) since 2018. Learn more about New Zealand’s efforts on equal pay and EPIC’s relevance for the country below.

Germany has been a member of The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) since 2018. Learn more about Germany's efforts on equal pay and EPIC's relevance for the country below.

The International Organisation of Employers (IOE), the largest network of the private sector in the world, represents the interests of employers in social and labour matters at international level.IOE has been involved in The Equal Pay International

The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) works to ensure that the Fundamental Workers’ Rights promoted by the ILO – the right to organize in a trade union, the right to collective bargaining, protection from discrimination, and the eliminat

Canada has been a member of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) since it launched at the UN General Assembly in September 2017. Learn more about Canada’s efforts to reduce the gender pay gap and EPIC’s relevance below.

The Republic of Korea has been a member of The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) since the launch at the UN General Assembly in September 2017. Learn more about The Republic of Korea's efforts to reduce the gender pay gap and EPIC's relevance

Panama has been a member of The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) since the launch at the UN General Assembly in September 2017. Learn more about Panama’s efforts to reduce the gender pay gap and EPIC’s relevance to the country below. 

Iceland has been a member of The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) since the launch at the UN General Assembly in September 2017. Learn more about Iceland’s efforts to reduce the gender pay gap and EPIC’s relevance to the country below. 

Switzerland has been a member of The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) since the launch at the UN General Assembly in September 2017. Learn more about Switzerland’s efforts to reduce the gender pay gap and EPIC’s relevance to the country below

Jordan has been a member of The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) since the launch at the UN General Assembly in September 2017. Learn more about Jordan's efforts to reduce the gender pay gap and EPIC’s relevance to the country below.

The compliance deadline for the EU Pay Transparency Directive is fast approaching, with just over a year until it takes effect. Pay equity experts from PayAnalytics by beqom have developed a free readiness checklist to help employers across the EU as

Spain recognizes the importance of raising the minimum interprofessional wage (SMI) as a means to fight inequality and promote gender equality, as it addresses the root causes of economic insecurity and supports inclusive growth.For this reason, on F

Vevey, Switzerland, March 31, 2025 – The Swiss Federal Department of Home Affairs (DFI) recently published a concerning report on the implementation of the new equality law in Switzerland. According to this report, half of the companies concerned are

At the CSW69 side event, "It All Comes Down to Money! Care, the Value of Work & the Multifaceted Pay Gap," hosted by the Czech Government and the Equal Pay Project, experts from international organizations, governments, and academia engaged in a

In a major step forward for gender equality, the Brazilian federal government has launched the National Plan for Equal Pay and Labour between Women and Men, which will guide national efforts through 2027. The plan lays out a clear framework of polici

Brazil is taking decisive steps in 2025 to strengthen its commitment to closing the gender pay gap and ensuring equal pay for work of equal value. Building on a solid legislative foundation established in recent years, the country continues to roll o

As momentum continues to build around equal pay legislation and corporate accountability across Europe and the rest of the world, organisations are under increasing pressure to ensure that their compensation practices are fair, transparent, and evide

By Sabina Mehmood and Zara Nanu MBEFor decades, conversations about the future of work have been dominated by executives, policymakers, and economists. But as industries undergo seismic shifts due to artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and econ

The La Juste Valeur podcast offers a modern and engaging way to learn about the application of Quebec’s Pay Equity Act.Through research and inspiring conversations, actor Alice Pascual demystifies the concept of pay equity and shares her discoveries.

On January 27, 2025, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) hosted a Breakfast Meeting at the ILO’s headquarters in Geneva, bringing together over 40 representatives from more than 35 governments. Led by ILO Deputy Director General Celeste Drak

The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) held its Annual Technical Meeting on December 5-6, 2024, at the OECD Headquarters in Paris, bringing together over 60 experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss research, policies, and tools aimed

Conseguir la igualdad retributiva para trabajos de igual valor pasa necesariamente por tener en cuenta todos los factores que afectan a brecha salarial por cuestiones de género como la desigualdad en la asunción de las cargas domésticas, la infrarrep

Türkiye has officially joined the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), reaffirming its commitment to achieving pay equity and promoting economic inclusivity. This significant move underscores Türkiye’s dedication to eliminating workplace discrim

This year has been significant for FPI Fair Pay Innovation Lab, with several highlights and activities. Here are some of the most notable aspects:2024 Highlights and NewsIn 2024, we strengthened our fair pay initiatives through our Fair Pay Managemen

The Fair-ON-Pay Association has developed a method and procedure to measure the “adjusted pay gap” based on the EPIC "Best Practice" model Logib. Companies that go through the rigorous Fair-ON-Pay process can obtain a label and publicly demonstrate t

In November 2024, the EDGE Certified Foundation published the EDGEplus Unexplained Gender and Intersectional Pay Gap (UGIPG) Analysis V1.3 methodology. Closing Intersectional Pay GapsPay gaps based on race and ethnicity remain a persistent chall

In December 2024, Switzerland released a new version of Logib Module 1, its free online equal pay analysis tool. This update takes detailed account of the structure of certain companies or organisations with complex and numerous job functions. The «l

The Ontario Pay Equity Office is thrilled to announce the return of Level the Paying Field, the podcast and YouTube series dedicated to important conversations around economics, equity, women, work, and money.Launching early 2025, this six-episode se

The Office of the Pay Equity Commissioner at the Canadian Human Rights Commission has been actively working to promote fair compensation practices among federally regulated employers. Here are some key updates from the past few months:1.September 3,

Over recent years, the Australian Government has made legislative reforms to ensure the workplace relations system works better for women. Historically, the structures that set out Australians' rights at work and govern how workplace relations d

In the last century, women's sports have made significant strides. Previously barred from the Olympics, women now participate in every event, fueling the expansion and enthusiasm in women’s professional sports leagues. While these advancements a

September 18, 2024 — London and New YorkIn an unprecedented move to combat pay inequality, a group of salary transparency platforms — Levels.fyi, Real Salary, Salary Transparent Street and WorkVue —have joined forces on International Equal Pay D

In the age of automation, the world of work is changing at a rapid pace – and so is pay. This presents a challenge to ensure workers have insights and data available so they can adapt and thrive in an evolving world of work and make more informed car

New commitments to strengthen the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) and the campaign for equal pay for women and men were made on the sidelines of July’s G20 meetings in Brazil.BRAZIL (ILO News) – Chile and Turkey have committed to joining the

To celebrate International Equal Pay Day, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) held a high-level event on 18 September 2024 at UN Women in New York, New York. The event reflected on progress made and importantly, what still needs to be d

Following the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the OECD welcomed Iceland’s Prime Minister Mr. Bjarni Benediktsson as well as experts and World Champion and Olympic athletes for an engaging discussion on gender equality and pay equity in sports, ahead of

In 2018, Novartis became the first pharmaceutical company to join the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC). The organization made four initial commitments to achieve gender balance in management and ensure pay equity and transparency for all empl

Logib pay system, a tool developed by the Swiss Federal Office for Gender Equality, has been awarded the "EPIC Good Practice" label. This recognition highlights Logib's effectiveness in helping companies establish transparent and systematic pay pract

Join Marion Reimers, a Mexican sports journalist, analyst, and television host, as well as a UN Women goodwill ambassador, to learn more about pay equity in the world of sports.

The 2024 OECD Forum on Gender Equality, held on 10-11 June 2024 in Paris, brought together over 450 High-Level government officials and participants from OECD members and partner countries, civil society, the private sector, and international organis

The Canadian pay equity and pay transparency landscape has evolved in recent years. In 2021, the nation’s new Pay Equity Act became effective, and since then some provinces have introduced their own pay equity and/or pay transparency regulations. Our

By the Office of the Pay Equity Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission Canada’s Pay Equity Commissioner’s 2023-2024 Annual Report to Parliament: Paving the way to pay equity is available in the publication’s section of our website.&

During the first quarter of 2024, the global parliamentary community renewed commitment and built its capacity to advance gender equality through women’s economic empowerment. The 2024 IPU-UN Women Annual Parliamentary meeting on the occasion of the

On February 2, 2024, the Government of Canada launched Equi’Vision, a new website that provides easily comparable data on representation rates and  pay gaps  of the four designated groups under Canada’s Employment Equity Act:womenIndig

Pay Equity Unit of the Canadian Human Rights Commission is thrilled to announce the launch of a free pay equity online course in partnership with Téluq University: Achieving pay equity in federally regulated organizations: why and how?&nbsp

Australia has released the latest results of its 2022-23 Employer Census, demonstrating a 1.1 percentage point drop in the total remuneration average gender pay gap over the last year. The Gender Equality Scorecard, published on 28 November, is an an

These commitments are expected to provide momentum in addressing the significant pay disparities between men and women, with initiatives ranging from funding apprenticeship programs to expanding pay transparency efforts.NEW YORK (ILO News) – The Unit

UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) launched the report ‘Why Women Earn Less: Gender Pay Gap and Other Labour Market Inequalities in East and Southern Africa’. This is a landmark study that sheds light on the persistent challeng

Equality at work was a key area of focus of a parliamentary roundtable that brought together 35 members of parliament from 23 countries on 22 June 2023. During the roundtable, organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Office of the Hig

In June of this year, Lori Straznicky was appointed as Pay Equity Commissioner for a term of five years. She is enthusiastic about continuing to work with federally regulated employers who are leading the way in making pay equity a reality for women

In the past quarter, PayAnalytics has made strides in helping employers across the world chart a course toward achieving and maintaining pay equity. Our pay equity solution has touched the lives of over 1 million employees, and our reach has continue

Creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces is a priority for many organizations worldwide. Yet the legislative contexts governing the starting points or the limits of DE&I efforts differ from country to country.In our recent EquiNation

Australia marked Equal Pay Day on 23 August 2023. This internationally recognised day symbolised the 56 days into the new financial year that women must work to earn the same, on average, as men did last year because of Australia’s gender pay gap.Thi

From 1 July 2023, the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Act 2023 provides stronger access to unpaid parental leave so that employees can use their leave in the way that best suits their families, and encourages better s

On 11 September 2023, the OECD Emerging Markets Network (EMnet) and the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) held the webinar Towards Pay Equity: How companies can move the needle through the Equal Pay International Coalition.This event featured

This year, PayAnalytics has made strides in helping employers across the world chart a course toward achieving and maintaining pay equity. Now, our pay equity software solution has touched the lives of over 1 million employees in 75 countries, a mile

On June 27, 2023, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. announced the appointment of Lori Straznicky as Canada’s new federal pay equity commissioner. She will be appointed to the role at the Canadian Human Rights Commission effective November 1, 2023

Exploring topics related to economics, equity, women, work and wage equity, in this season of Level the Paying Field, the Pay Equity Office of Ontario (PEO) convenes leading experts and renowned researchers to uncover the hidden biases that contribut

Australia has enacted extensive workplace relations reforms with a strong focus on gender equality. The Secure Jobs Better Pay Act 2022 introduces a range of important changes to Australia’s workplace relations system.Secure work and gender equalityT

Australia is taking significant steps towards closing the gender pay gap, with new legislation addressing both the direct and indirect discrimination women face in the workplace. Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bil

There is action on fair pay: The United Nations declared equality to be the most important cross-cutting issue of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. New equal pay laws have been passed or already implemented in many countries around the world. In

2023’s Equal Pay Day Campaign motto is: The Art of Equal Pay. The German gender pay gap in arts and culture is at a staggering 30 percent. It shows the structural causes of the gender pay gap across society (18%) as if through a magnifying glass.Part

A new analysis published by Ontario’s Pay Equity Office (PEO) finds women in Canada, on average, received 18% less retirement income than men in 2020. This gap is three percent higher than the 15% gap observed in 1976, the earliest year for which dat

As you may know, Karen Jensen has recently left the Pay Equity Unit as she has been appointed Judge to Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice. We would like to acknowledge the outstanding work Commissioner Jensen has done over the last three years and c

As Canada is approaching its one-year anniversary of being Chair of the EPIC Steering Committee, I would like to highlight some of the considerable achievements accomplished by the Coalition over the last 12 months. Being Chair of this vibrant Coa

Gender equality in the world of work, including equal pay for work of equal value, is a crucial boost to the sustainable development of a country and the empowerment of individuals.As part of Ukraine’s EPIC commitments, the Government of Ukraine is w

In this regional conference organised by the Equal Pay International Coalition on October 26, 2022, governments, employers, workers, and their organisations from the Asia/Pacific region shared their experiences, policies, and practices to make equal

by PayAnalyticsThe 2022 German HR Management Prizes (Personalwirtschaftspreis) were awarded in Cologne at the beginning of September. Allianz, a global insurance company based in Germany, won the first prize in the HR Tech and Digital category for it

With the corporate program “Promoting Equal Pay – Advising, Supporting, Strengthening Businesses”, the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth supports companies in developing strategies to strengthen their “fair pay goa

The Pay Equity Act celebrated the one-year anniversary of its coming-into-force on August 31, 2022. This means that employers who are subject to the Act have two years left to develop and post their final pay equity plans.To support federally regulat

The importance of closing gender pay gaps is widely recognized by governments, workers’ organizations, and employers as good practice in supporting stronger economic and social outcomes. Making a commitment to pay equity isn’t just about doing the ri

The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) used the occasion of International Equal Pay Day 2022 to highlight some of the pay transparency measures being implemented in different parts of the world, including various tools and responses to key ques

For more than 40 years, the Gold Quill Awards of the International Association of Business Communicators have recognized communications work from around the world that soars above the average, taking public communication to new heights. The 2022 Gold

Dr. Zara Nanu, CEO and Co-Founder of Gapsquare, part of XpertHR, was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours list in recognition of her services on tackling global workplace inequalities and promoting fairness and inclusion.Zara founde

On the occasion of the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, an online panel discussion on Equal Work, Equal Pay: Reducing the Gender Pay Gap was organized as a side event by the UN’s Civil Society Youth Team.This panel discussion wh

A press release by Ministry of Labour and Workforce Development of PanamaAs a post-pandemic strategy for the economic reactivation of the country, representatives of Government, labour and employer sector, presented this Monday, April 25, 2022, the N

The Government of Canada organized a virtual side event on March 22, 2022, in collaboration with the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), and co-sponsored by the United Kingdom, during the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (C

“Danone launched, in 2017, One Planet One Health, a frame of action that reflects its strong belief that people’s and the planet’s health are interconnected. This frame of action drives our approach to doing business, with a strong focus on local rel

Under new Chairmanship – the Government of Canada – EPIC’s Steering Committee met virtually for three hours on Thursday 17th February 2022, to deliberate a range of far-reaching issues. The meeting started with a discussion on the progress made and c

Join Rakesh Patry, Director General, of International and Intergovernmental Labour Affairs, for the Government of Canada’s Department of Employment and Social Development, and Chair of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) to learn more about

On 13 December, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) held the fourth and final virtual session of its members-only annual technical meeting. During the meeting’s two panel discussions, EPIC members from across sectors highlighted pay equity t

In 2021, the Canadian Human Rights Commission continued to develop tools and guidance to help federally regulated employers take a proactive approach to correct gender wage gaps within their organization.Women need support now more than ever. The COV

2021 has been an eventful year for Gapsquare in the best possible way! There have been many successes, some big, some small but all equally important. Let’s walk through some of them… we grew our team, positioned for global scale, and got very seriou

In 2016, Swiss Federal Councillor Minister Alain Berset launched the Charter for Equal Pay in the Public Sector. Strengthening the political commitment of the cantons, communes and state-associated organizations is a necessary step towards the achiev

On 18 November, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) held the third of four virtual sessions of its members-only annual technical meeting. The meeting focused on countries’ recovery plans for more gender equality at work, as well as on the im

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently released a new report, Pay Transparency Tools to Close the Gender Wage Gap, which looks at the ways OECD countries are requiring companies to reveal the existence and size of p

Switzerland, represented by Dr. Sylvie Durrer, Director of the Federal Office for Gender Equality, has chaired the Steering Committee of EPIC since the launch of the coalition in 2017. Sylvie Durrer is now passing on the torch to Rakesh Patry, Direct

On 20 and 22 October, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) held the first two of four virtual sessions of its members-only annual technical meeting. The two remaining sessions will be held on 18 November and 13 December.With women making up o

By: Karen A. Jensen (Canada’s Federal Pay Equity Commissioner)As Canada’s federal Pay Equity Commissioner I am very pleased to share that Canada’s Pay Equity Act officially became law on August 31, 2021. This proactive legislation marks a significant

The COVID-19 crisis had a near-immediate effect on women’s employment, with mass lay-offs and furloughs falling disproportionately on industries that employ women. Women make up 39% of global employment but account for 54% of overall job losses. The

By: Thea Lee, Wendy Chun-HoonToday, we were honored to speak at an International Equal Pay Day 2021 celebration representing the United States, which has recently joined the Equal Pay International Coalition, or EPIC. We are proud to join other EPIC

On 6 September 2021, the world’s top women legislators gathered in Vienna for the 13th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament, hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the Parliament of Austria and the United Nations. The Summit was held on the occas

We are pleased to inform you that the EPIC legal database is now complete. It provides information on equal remuneration for work of equal value set out in national law and practice using the provisions of the ILO’s Equal Remuneration Convention, 195

Laws on pay transparency in Switzerland, France, and the UK, the long-awaited EU draft directive for more transparency, and a strengthening of the right to “Equal Pay for work of equal value” at the European Court of Justice – in the shadow of the pa

An intergenerational dialogue on closing the gender pay gap for Generation Equality – Tuesday, 29 June 2021 The Equal Pay International Coalition hosted an intergenerational dialogue as part of the momentum-building sessions in the countdown to th

An intergenerational dialogue on closing the gender pay gap for Generation Equality, Tuesday 29 June 2021The Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) – a multi-stakeholder partnership led by the ILO, UN Women and the OECD working to reduce the gender

Canada has been a proud member of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) since its launch at the UN General Assembly in September 2017. Moreover, Canada will be honoured to take on the role of Chair of the EPIC Steering Committee beginning in J

On 1 March 2021, the Confederation of Employers of Ukraine presented the Guidance on Gender Equality and Non-discrimination for Employers.According to Oleksii Miroshnychenko, Confederation’s Executive Vice President, “the Guidance, developed with sup

Taina Bofferding, the Minister for Equality between women and men, explains why Luxembourg has decided to join the coalition and why gender equality matters to the country.Why has equal pay for work of equal value become one of the priorities of the

As part of the 65th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the Fair Pay Innovation Lab teamed up with PES Women, Foundation for European Progressive Studies and Foundation Jean-Jaurès to organize a virtual Fair Pay Political Roundtable on

Over the past year, the EPIC Secretariat has been very encouraged to see its membership growing in spite of the pandemic.   This demonstrates the importance and commitment that is being placed on taking concrete action towards valuing women’s work, w

On the 17th of March 2021, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) launched its Equal Pay Around the World Database. The database is a repository of national legal and policy resources. It provides information on countries’ obligations to intern

The Government of Switzerland in collaboration with the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), organized a virtual side event on March 17, 2021 on the margins of the 65th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65).Representatives from governments,

Join national and academic experts to discuss how new pay transparency and auditing measures are helping to promote equal pay – and what steps are still needed to close the gender wage gap on Tuesday March 23 from 3pm to 4:30PM CEST. Featuring:• Unne

Side Event on Achieving equal pay for women and men at the 65th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65)Equal pay for women and men is a crucial step toward achieving gender equality. Sustainable Development Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth

Side Event organized by the Government of Switzerland in collaboration with the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) at the 65th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65)The sixty-fifth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take p

At the annual EPIC Steering Committee meeting, Canada agreed to take the role of Chair of the EPIC Steering Committee from January 2022. Representing the out-going Chair Switzerland, Sylvie Durrer thanked the members of the Steering Committee for the

At the end of 2019 Confederation of Employers of Ukraine (hereafter – CEU) joined Equal Pay International Coalition and became the first organization from Ukraine and the first EO in the world, affiliated to EPIC. As a part of its commitment, arising

In spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, EPIC’s membership continues to grow. In 2020, the following 12 new members joined the Coalition, demonstrating a genuine and proven commitment to achieving equal pay for work of equal value and lowering the

Understanding wage differences between migrants and nationals analysing how migrant wages have evolved in 49 countries before the COVID-19 Pandemic Labour migration can be an important vehicle for development, when it is fair, well-governed and al

According to the new Global Wage Report for 2020/2021 launched by the International Labour Office on December 2020, not all workers have been equally affected by the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.The impact on women, for example, has been wo

Waiting 217 Years or Acting Now? Saving the Date or Accelerating the Move?When: Monday 11 March 2019 | 18:30–19:45Where: Conference Room 7, UN Headquarters in New YorkGlobally, and in every sector of the workforce, women are paid less than men for do

The first ever International Equal Pay Day on 18 September 2020 came at a time when the world of work is changing profoundly. COVID-19 and its economic fallout is posing new and unprecedented challenges to women’s participation in the workforce: •

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and more specifically SDG 5 and 8.5 aim at achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls by 2030. Ensuring equal pay for work of equal value is a key component of these and thus part of every

Equal pay is one of the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which recognizes its key to inclusive growth and poverty reduction. Sustainable Development Goal 8 calls for the promotion of sustained, inclusive and sustainable economi

On the occasion of the first International Equal Pay Day, and in the midst of the fallout from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) is hosting a virtual global Call to Action encouraging all labour market actors

Gender equality is a fundamental human right as well as a cornerstone of a prosperous, modern economy that generates sustainable inclusive growth. Gender equality is essential for ensuring that men and women can contribute fully at home, at work and

By Hazel Lush (Gapsquare) In the context of crisis, previously important work can seem insignificant. At Gapsquare as the Covid19 crisis emerged, we understandably saw talk about inclusion turn to talk about survival, efforts to close the gender p

By Megan O’Donnell (Center for Global Development), Ania Calderon (Open Data Charter) and Callie Strickland (The B Team) With an estimated 250+ years until the world reaches economic gender parity, gender pay gaps have proven tough to close. As th

In February 2020 , in collaboration with the Government of Germany, EPIC organised a meeting for its members including representatives from governments, workers and employers organizations, civil society organizations. Approximately 65 participants c

“The government of Switzerland is proud that LOGIB has been labeled as an EPIC good practice” says Sylvie Durrer, Director of the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE).In Switzerland, women earn on average 18% less than men. Employers are respons

It’s the biggest blatant robbery that happens everywhere for which no-one takes responsibility!” The words of Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka (UN Women Executive Director) at the Commission on the Status of Women #CSW63 in 2019 serve as a reminder that a lot

On November 15 2019, the third Committee at the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly adopted resolution (A/C37/74/L.49) proclaiming 18 September as International Equal Pay Day. Introducing the resolution to the committee were Equal Pay Internation

At the 41st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) steering committee member Iceland and other core members, Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Panama, South Africa and Switzer

When: 22 March 2019 | 13:15–14:30Where: International Conference Centre GenevaBuilding upon the momentum gained since the launch of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) in September 2017, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the World Trad

An EPIC Technical MeetingWhen: 2–3 April 2019Where: Harpa concert hall and conference centre, Reykjavik, IcelandThe Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) invites to a technical meeting on promoting better indicators, statistics, data and policies

Side Event during the 63rd Session of the Commission on the Status of WomenDate: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 11:00am to 12:30pmWhere: SAP Office, 10 Hudson Yards, Designers Space – 48th floor in the Leonardo Center, New YorkThe Fair Pay Global For

The International Labour Office has launched its Global Wage Report for 2018/2019. The report focuses on two main challenges: how to find the most useful means for measurement, and how to break down the gender pay gap in ways that best inform policy-

More than 400 Government, Employers’ and Workers’ delegates from 35 countries of the Americas gathered in Panama City on Thursday 4th October 2018 for an Information Session entitled Progress and Challenges in Closing the Gender Pay Gap and other Gen

What is the gender pay gap, what measures and policies can be made to tackle it and what is EPIC?Learn more about EPIC in this video (English):French:Spanish:Arabic:

On the 26 of September 2018, global leaders from governments, private sector companies, trade unions and civil society pledged to take concrete action towards closing the gender pay gap by 2030. The global commitments – to ensure women in every secto

Introduction One year after the launch of EPIC, global leaders, including Heads of State, CEOs of multinational companies, Heads of employers’ and workers’ organizations, and representatives of renowned universities and civil society organizations

A Steering Committee has been established to ensure that EPIC operates credibly, effectively and strategically and to facilitate strategic coherence at the global, regional and national levels. Specifically it will guide EPIC’s activities, and provid

A high level event was organized at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday 18th September 2017, during the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly. The purpose of the event was to launch the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), a

The meeting hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, and supported by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, was organized to provide key stakeholders with the opportunity to shape

Despite global efforts, women in Pakistan still earn 25 per cent less per hour than men, with disparities widening for older and lower-income workers. This policy brief highlights key barriers, including discrimination, weak compliance with labour la

Commemorated for the first time in 2020, the International Equal Pay Day is celebrated on 18 September. To mark the day this year, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), the only global multi-stakeholder partnership working to reduce the gende

On the occasion of the first International Equal Pay Day, and in the midst of the fallout from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) hosted a virtual global Call to Action encouraging all labour market actors to t

Video message by António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on the occasion of the first International Equal Pay Day (18 September 2020). #equalpayday

Join the Equal Pay International Coalition to support the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value. To learn how to get involved go to www.equalpayinternationalcoalition.org

To commemorate the first Interna​tional Equal Pay Day, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) kickstarted its virtual, global call to action with a collective message. The message calls for a COVID-19 economic response that prioritizes the achi

This webinar will share findings of recent surveys conducted with global employers in countries affected by Covid-19. It will focus on the context of inclusion at this time and the practical measures leaders are taking to sustain their hard-earned fa

With the immediate health risks and economic impacts of COVID-19 top of mind, evidence suggests that progress in closing gender pay gaps may stall or reverse at a time when this progress is most needed. What are the necessary solutions for leaders in