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Human rights belong to all of us. Join us and uphold the rights of everyone, everywhere. Our rights, our future, right now.
Issued by
Working Group on discrimination against women and girls
Published
16 April 2020
In the present report, the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls analyses the gender dimensions of major trends changing the world of work, including technological and demographic changes, accelerated globalization and the shift to sustainable economies. The report underlines the need to focus on the structural and systemic discrimination already faced by women in all facets of their life, which places them at greater risk of further discrimination.
The Working Group identifies challenges to and opportunities for women’s enjoyment of their rights to work and at work resulting from these trends. The report sets out a vision for a world of work that starts with women’s human rights—and transforms the current economic model through the redistribution of power and resources. A world of work that realises women’s human rights will not only benefit women—it will uplift us all.
The Working Group recommends targeted actions to ensure current trends do not result in further discrimination of women. Actions include:
Access an interactive version of the report, “Reimagining the world of work so it is equal for everyone” in (English | Español)
The Working Group is grateful to all stakeholders who responded to the questionnaire to inform the development of the report. Responses are listed below.
Member States
NGOs and Civil Society Organizations
NHRIs
Other stakeholders
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