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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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World Economic Forum: The Global Gender Gap Report 2018

World Economic Forum: The Global Gender Gap Report 2018

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Information is gathered from other international organizations that promote skills development and the transition from education and training to work. The Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was established in 2009 to share research findings, coordinate joint research endeavours, and improve collaboration among organizations working at the international and national levels.

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Gender equality

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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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Research papers

Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues. 

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Gender parity is fundamental to whether and how economies and societies thrive. Ensuring the full development and appropriate deployment of half of the world’s total talent pool has a vast bearing on the growth, competitiveness and future-readiness of economies and businesses worldwide. The Global Gender Gap Report benchmarks 149 countries on their progress towards gender parity across four thematic dimensions: Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment. In addition, this year’s edition studies skills gender gaps related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Académie sur le genre, l'inclusion et l'avenir du travail

Académie sur le genre, l'inclusion et l'avenir du travail

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15 Nov 2021
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05 Jun 2026
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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Gender equality

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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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Présentation de l'académie

Des sujets d'actualité brûlante sur la nouvelle « normalité » d'après-pandémie, tels que les processus de numérisation, l'inclusion, le travail et l'économie des soins, l'intégration de la vie professionnelle et de la vie privée et le travail agile (« smartworking »), l'égalité et l'inclusion sur le lieu de travail et les perspectives d'avenir, seront abordés et discutés lors de sessions magistrales avec interprétation simultanée en anglais, français et espagnol.

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Un événement international mondial sur l'égalité des genres, l'inclusion et l'avenir du travail, réunissant des experts et des praticiens chevronnés.

Quels seront le sujets abordé lors de l'academie?

Pendant deux semaines, des sessions plénières et des ateliers pratiques aux choix seront proposés sur les thématiques suivantes:

  • la lutte contre la violence et le harcèlement dans le monde du travail;
  • la non-discrimination, l’intersectionnalité et le travail décent pour tous;
  • l’équité salariale;
  • les services à la personne et l’économie des soins;
  • l’égalité des genres et les transformations sociales et environnementales;
  • la perspective de genre dans l’économie numérique;
  • l’égalité hommes-femmes dans le dialogue social et la gouvernance du travail;
  • les hommes et les masculinités;
  • les femmes, l’égalité et l’avenir du travail;
  • l’égalité des genres, le travail décent et la santé: leçons apprises de la lutte contre le VIH et la tuberculose;
  • la voix des femmes, les capacités organisationnelles et le leadership;
  • les préjugés et les stéréotypes sexistes et leur impact dans le monde du travail;
  • la protection de la maternité: un périple de 100 ans et un programme en faveur de l’équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée;
  • des approches sensibles au genre et transformatrices pour la gestion axée sur les résultats;
  • la communication et la formation sur l’égalité des genres.

Quels seront le sujets abordé lors de l'academie?

Pendant deux semaines, des sessions plénières et des ateliers pratiques aux choix seront proposés sur les thématiques suivantes:

  • la lutte contre la violence et le harcèlement dans le monde du travail;
  • la non-discrimination, l’intersectionnalité et le travail décent pour tous;
  • l’équité salariale;
  • les services à la personne et l’économie des soins;
  • l’égalité des genres et les transformations sociales et environnementales;
  • la perspective de genre dans l’économie numérique;
  • l’égalité hommes-femmes dans le dialogue social et la gouvernance du travail;
  • les hommes et les masculinités;
  • les femmes, l’égalité et l’avenir du travail;
  • l’égalité des genres, le travail décent et la santé: leçons apprises de la lutte contre le VIH et la tuberculose;
  • la voix des femmes, les capacités organisationnelles et le leadership;
  • les préjugés et les stéréotypes sexistes et leur impact dans le monde du travail;
  • la protection de la maternité: un périple de 100 ans et un programme en faveur de l’équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée;
  • des approches sensibles au genre et transformatrices pour la gestion axée sur les résultats;
  • la communication et la formation sur l’égalité des genres.

 

Que vais-je apprendre?

Une variété de sessions plénières, de discussions et d’ateliers au choix vous feront découvrir un programme de transformation pour l’égalité des genres et l’autonomisation des femmes dans le monde du travail, incluant:

  • l’expérience centenaire de l’OIT en matière d’action normative et politique en faveur de l’égalité des genres;
  • les derniers concepts et approches utilisés dans le discours international et des Nations Unies en matière de genre, dans un monde en évolution;
  • des méthodologies et des outils novateurs, des pratiques et des stratégies efficaces en faveur de l’égalité des genres et de l’autonomisation des femmes.

 

Que pourrai-je faire?

  • Analyser le monde du travail et les lieux de travail selon une perspective de genre et de nondiscrimination;
  • Dresser une liste de mesures permettant de prévenir et de combattre les inégalités sur les lieux de travail, la discrimination et le harcèlement;
  • Consulter les informations, les données, les bonnes pratiques et les méthodes les plus récentes;
  • Élaborer et négocier de nouveaux programmes en faveur de l’égalité hommes-femmes au travail;
  • Développer des stratégies et utiliser des outils pour changer les mentalités, former des alliances et initier un changement durable.

Pourquoi devrais-je participer?

L’Académie s’adresse à des professionnels qui oeuvrent pour la promotion de l’égalité des genres et l’autonomisation des femmes des pays en voie de développement et des pays industrialisés, notamment:

  • les représentants de gouvernement;
  • les représentants d’organisations de travailleurs et d’employeurs;
  • le personnel d’organisations internationales et de développement;
  • les entités du secteur privé qui prônent la diversité, l’égalité des chances et la responsabilité sociale des entreprises;
  • les instituts de recherche et les universités;
  • les organisations de la société civile.

Pour plus d'information et pour s'inscrire cliquez ici.

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Gender equality

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Inclusion

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Foro de Política sobre Gobierno Abierto en la Educación

Foro de Política sobre Gobierno Abierto en la Educación

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15 Nov 2021
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05 Jun 2026
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Spanish

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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Introducción a la academia

Los temas de vanguardia de la nueva "normalidad" post-COVID se presentan y discuten en conferencias magistrales con interpretación simultánea en inglés, francés y español. Los procesos de digitalización y la inclusión, el trabajo de cuidados y la economía de los cuidados, la conciliación de la vida laboral y familiar y el teletrabajo, las cuestiones clave de igualdad e inclusión en el lugar de trabajo y las perspectivas de futuro.

¿Quién asiste a esta academia?

Un evento internacional global sobre género, inclusión y el futuro del trabajo, que reúne a expertos y profesionales reconocidos.

¿Qué temas abarca este curso?

Durante las dos semanas de su duración, las sesiones plenarias y los talleres prácticos opcionales incluirán:

  • Cómo abordar la violencia y el acoso en el mundo del trabajo
  • No discriminación, interseccionalidad y trabajo decente para todos
  • Igualdad salarial
  • Atención comunitaria y economía del cuidado
  • Igualdad entre sexos y transformaciones sociales y medioambientales
  • Perspectiva de género sobre la economía digital
  • Igualdad en el diálogo social y la gobernanza del trabajo
  • Hombres y masculinidades
  • Mujeres, igualdad y el futuro del trabajo
  • Igualdad entre sexos, trabajo decente y salud: Lecciones de la respuesta al VIH y la TB
  • Representación, capacidad organizativa y liderazgo femenino
  • Sesgos de género, estereotipos y su repercusión en el mundo del trabajo
  • Protección de la maternidad: cien años de viaje y un programa para el equilibrio entre la vida profesional y la privada
  • Enfoques de género transformadores para la gestión basada en los resultados
  • Comunicar y formar en favor de la igualdad entre sexos

¿Qué temas abarca este curso?

Durante las dos semanas de su duración, las sesiones plenarias y los talleres prácticos opcionales incluirán:

  • Cómo abordar la violencia y el acoso en el mundo del trabajo
  • No discriminación, interseccionalidad y trabajo decente para todos
  • Igualdad salarial
  • Atención comunitaria y economía del cuidado
  • Igualdad entre sexos y transformaciones sociales y medioambientales
  • Perspectiva de género sobre la economía digital
  • Igualdad en el diálogo social y la gobernanza del trabajo
  • Hombres y masculinidades
  • Mujeres, igualdad y el futuro del trabajo
  • Igualdad entre sexos, trabajo decente y salud: Lecciones de la respuesta al VIH y la TB
  • Representación, capacidad organizativa y liderazgo femenino
  • Sesgos de género, estereotipos y su repercusión en el mundo del trabajo
  • Protección de la maternidad: cien años de viaje y un programa para el equilibrio entre la vida profesional y la privada
  • Enfoques de género transformadores para la gestión basada en los resultados
  • Comunicar y formar en favor de la igualdad entre sexos

 

¿Qué aprenderé?

Una combinación de sesiones plenarias, debates y talleres prácticos opcionales que recorrerá un programa transformador en favor de la igualdad entre sexos y el empoderamiento de las mujeres en el mundo del trabajo y que incluirá:

  • La experiencia del Centenario de la OIT en la acción normativa y política en favor de la igualdad entre sexos:
  • Los últimos conceptos y enfoques en el discurso de género internacional y en las Naciones Unidas en el marco de un mundo en plena transformación;
  • Herramientas y metodologías innovadoras, prácticas y estrategias fructíferas para la igualdad y el empoderamiento de las mujeres.

 

¿Qué podré hacer?

  • Analizar el mundo del trabajo y los lugares de trabajo desde una perspectiva de género y no discriminatoria;
  • Identificar medidas para prevenir y abordar las desigualdades, la discriminación, la violencia y el acoso en el lugar de trabajo;
  • Consultar la información, datos, buenas prácticas y métodos más recientes;
  • Elaborar y negociar nuevos programas para la igualdad en el trabajo;
  • Elaborar estrategias y usar herramientas para cambiar mentalidades, entablar alianzas e iniciar cambios sostenibles

¿Porqué deberìa apuntarme?

La Academia ofrece una gran variedad de formatos de aprendizaje que le permitirán:

  • Elegir entre una variedad de itinerarios didácticos y talleres opcionales diseñados a medida de acuerdo con sus intereses, al tiempo que
  • Se informará sobre las últimas novedades y cuestiones emergentes relacionadas con la igualdad entre sexos a través de clases plenarias y debates con expertos reputados;
  • Participar de los métodos didácticos innovadores y participativos del Centro de Turín;
  • Conecte, haga contactos e intercambie información y puntos de vista con colegas profesionales y organizaciones de todo el mundo.

Mas informacion aqui.

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Gender equality

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Inclusion

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Taller virtual para la evaluación de puestos de trabajo sin sesgos de género

Taller virtual para la evaluación de puestos de trabajo sin sesgos de género

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01 Nov 2021
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05 Jun 2026
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Spanish

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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Introduction to the course

Las disparidades en cuanto a remuneración de uno y otro género figuran entre los rasgos más persistentes de los mercados laborales. En el curso se exponen paso a paso los diversos componentes metodológicos del proceso de evalaución no sexista de empleos y se explican los criterios que deben satisfacerse para evitar las prácticas discriminatorias.

Who attends this course?

Responsables de recursos humanos, género y diversidad, etc. de organizaciones públicas y privadas, respresentantes de los interlocutores sociales, expertos de género, profesionales y otros perfiles interesados en promover la igualdad de remuneración en el lugar de trabajo.

Mas informacion aqui.

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Gender and development

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Gender equality

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Journée Internationale de la fille 2021- Génération numérique. Notre génération

Journée Internationale de la fille 2021- Génération numérique. Notre génération

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10 Nov 2021
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05 Jun 2026
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French

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Information is gathered from other international organizations that promote skills development and the transition from education and training to work. The Interagency Group on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (IAG-TVET) was established in 2009 to share research findings, coordinate joint research endeavours, and improve collaboration among organizations working at the international and national levels.

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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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Cet événement, organisé par l'UNESCO en partenariat avec Plan International et le Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères de France, célèbre la Journée internationale de la fille 2021. Le thème de cette année, « Génération numérique. Notre génération », met en avant les transformations profondes qui ont eu lieu lorsque de nombreux pays se sont tournés vers l'éducation high-tech pour assurer la continuité de l'apprentissage pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19. L'événement soulignera également ce que cela signifie pour les filles qui, en raison de la fracture numérique entre les genres, sont plus susceptibles que les garçons de ne pas pouvoir tirer profit de ces précieuses opportunités d'apprentissage.

En mettant les jeunes en avant, cet événement explore les moyens de combler les lacunes en matière d'accès et de compétences numériques, de promouvoir des espaces en ligne sûrs et de tirer parti de la richesse de la technologie pour faire avancer l'éducation des filles et des femmes, le leadership et l'égalité des genres et veiller à ce que les filles aient les moyens de maximiser leur potentiel en ligne et hors ligne.

De nouvelles études seront également présentées au cours de l'événement, notamment l'étude de l'UNESCO sur les dimensions de genre des fermetures d'écoles liées à la COVID-19, étude élaborée dans le cadre du programme phare sur le genre de la Coalition mondiale pour l'éducation de l'UNESCO, ainsi que le rapport 2021 de Plan sur la situation des filles dans le monde, axé sur l'apprentissage en ligne.

Pour plus d'information et pour s'inscrire cliquez ici.

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Apprenticeships

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Gender equality

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Successful experiences in gender equality

Successful experiences in gender equality

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English

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Access to training

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.  

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business. 
 

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Gender equality

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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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Case studies and good practices

Case studies that document good practices and illustrate the benefits and lessons learnt of particular approaches or methods in real practice. 

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Study on gender in vocational training Central America and the Dominican Republic

As part of the Study on Gender Equality in Vocational Training in Central America and the Dominican
Republic, undertaken between June and November 2020, vocational training institutes were asked
to identify and describe good practices in ensuring women’s equality in accessing, remaining in and
completing the different education and training courses on offer.

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Access to training

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Gender equality

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Americas

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Executive summary: Study on gender equality in vocational training. Central America and the Dominican Republic

Executive summary: Study on gender equality in vocational training. Central America and the Dominican Republic

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Access to training

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.  

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business. 
 

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Gender equality

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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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Case studies and good practices

Case studies that document good practices and illustrate the benefits and lessons learnt of particular approaches or methods in real practice. 

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Executive summary of the report: Successful experiences in gender equality
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Access to training

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Gender equality

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Pakistan Country Skills Profile

Pakistan Country Skills Profile

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English

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Access to training

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.  

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business. 
 

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skpATSU
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Anticipating and matching skills needs

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Anticipating and building skills for the future is essential to a rapidly changing labour market. This applies to changes in the types and levels of skills needed as well as in occupational and technical areas. Effective methods to anticipate future skills needs and avoid potential mismatches include: sustained dialogue between employers and trainers, coordination across government institutions, labour market information systems, employment services and performance reviews of training institutions. 

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Gender equality

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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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Pakistan Country Skills Profile was prepared by ILO Islamabad Office in collaboration with SKILLS Specialists in DWT-Delhi and Geneva.  Profile covers main features of skills development in Pakistan and identifies a few key areas for improvement in the TVET System.  Profile was reviewed by tripartite stakeholders in an online tripartite consultation held on 16th February 2021 and was endorsed by all stakeholders. 

Pakistan Country Skills Profile (2021) provides an overview of TVET situation in Pakistan including demographic situation, coverage of TVET System, regional and gender inequalities, quality issues, and other important features.  Towards the end, the Profile identifies four key areas for improvement. 

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STEM in TVET. Curriculum Guide. An Initiative of the ILO Women in STEM Workforce Readiness and Development Programme

STEM in TVET. Curriculum Guide. An Initiative of the ILO Women in STEM Workforce Readiness and Development Programme

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English

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Experts from many international, regional and national agencies generously share their views, experiences and findings on skills, helping policy-makers among other stakeholders to understand the linkages between education, training and the world of work, and how to integrate skills into national development planning to promote employment and economic growth.

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Gender equality

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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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This curriculum guide is an elaboration of the STEM in TVET Learning Design Framework. It has mapped out STEM competencies to the existing basic, common, and core competencies of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in the Philippines. Qualifications from priority sectors such as ICT, Agriculture, Construction, Automotive, Metals and Engineering, Health and Wellness, and Tourism have been revisited for better alignment of the proposed STEM-oriented learning activities. The reference documents of the STEM Competencies presented in this curriculum guide can be a good resource for curriculum planners, writers, and assessors. For each competency, relevant knowledge, specific indicators, and learning activities have been curated. Moreover, templates and detailed plans are provided to showcase how STEM competencies can be further developed with the right questions and activities. However, the sample activities are not in any way prescriptive. Technical writers and trainers are encouraged to contextualize the learning activities in their qualifications to ensure the relevance to their program.

Overall, the goal of this STEM in TVET curriculum guide is to reinforce existing STEM competencies in TESDA qualifications through STEM-oriented learning activities and assessments. The development of this guide was supported J.P. Morgan.
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Gender Equality in the World of Work. Getting to equal by 2030: The future is now

Gender Equality in the World of Work. Getting to equal by 2030: The future is now

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03 Mar 2016
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29 Mar 2016
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English

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ILO

The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org

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Access to training

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Access for all to good quality education, vocational training and workplace learning is a fundamental principle of social cohesion and economic growth. Some groups of people may require targeted attention if they are to benefit from education, training and employment opportunities.  

This is particularly the case for disadvantaged youth, lower skilled workers, people with disabilities, and people in rural communities. The attractiveness of vocational education and training is enhanced when combined with entrepreneurship training and when public policies encourage utilization of higher skills by business. 
 

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skpATSU
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Gender equality

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Women represent both half of the world's population – and half the world's economic potential. Their participation in the labour market reduces poverty because they often invest 90 per cent of their income in the well-being, education and nutrition of their families. Yet labour force participation by women has stagnated at about 55 per cent globally since 2010. Moreover, women are disproportionately represented in precarious work – low-paid, low-skilled and insecure jobs.

Training plays an important role in the pursuit of equality of opportunity and treatment for women and men in the world of work. Yet women often lack access to technical and vocational education and training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. Overcoming this challenge requires the adoption of a life-cycle approach. This includes improving girls’ access to basic education; overcoming logistic, economic and cultural barriers to apprenticeships and to secondary and vocational training for young women; and meeting the training needs of women re-entering the labour market and of older women who have not had equal access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

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Moderators

E-discussion now extended to 28 March.
 

Women in the workplace
Women make up more than half of the world’s population and half of the world’s potential. Yet, women and girls often lack access to vocational education and skills training. Many also lack the basic functional skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to participate meaningfully in the work force. The effective participation of women in education and training is a particularly powerful tool for alleviating poverty and promoting economic and social empowerment. Skills for employment not only equips women with the competencies they require for specific jobs, but allows them to improve their employability and develop their social skills. They also learn to actively participate in civil society and politics.

The UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda provides, among others, a roadmap for accelerating gender equality and empowering all women and girls. It aims to end discrimination against women, by ensuring equal access to quality technical training and skills development, and promoting full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, and equal pay for work of equal value. Indicators established for each of the sustainable development goals provide the means for tracking and measuring progress.

Discussion questions for consideration:
-What are some of the ways to increase gender equality in the workplace?

-What can be done at the country-level to ensure access to skills training for young women and girls?

-What are some of the barriers to their participation?

-How do existing laws and policies in your country help or hinder the increase in participation of women at all levels in the workforce?

-How can the public and private sectors promote gender equality?

-What role does entrepreneurship play in terms of women’s economic empowerment?

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Discrimination

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