2024 International Equal Pay Day, 18 September: An lnternational Crusader for the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens (AFORRC INTL), Dr Eric Oluedo, has strongly condemned the gross gender pay gap against women by FIFA, IOC and other Government Agencies.

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2024 International Equal Pay Day, 18 September: An lnternational Crusader for the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens (AFORRC INTL), Dr Eric Oluedo, has strongly condemned the gross gender pay gap against women by FIFA, IOC and other Government Agencies. Speaking on the Theme “Changing world, changing work”, Dr Oluedo highlighted some recent events for example the current Women’s World Cup, FIFA paid $150 million, compared to $440 million for the Men’s. The winners of the women’s tournament, won $4.3 million for their federation from FIFA, while Argentina for men, won $42 million. In 2023, Leah Williamson, captain of the England Women’s team, earned in a year for her club what Harry Kane, captain of the England Men’s team, earned in just one week for his club. In cycling, the total prize fund for the Women’s Tour de France this year is €250,000 Euros, compared to over €2.3 million for the men’s race etc. Globally, women on average, are paid about 20 per cent less than men, according to the International Labour Organisation (ILO). This gross gender pay gap must stop.

The reason this day is marked in September is because, by this point in the year, men have already earned what women will take until the end of the year to earn. In other words, women would need to work almost three extra months to make the same amount as their male colleagues in a full year. The day aims to raise awareness about the global issue of unequal pay between men and women for work of equal value. It does not only highlight the persistent gender pay gap, which refers to the average difference in earnings between men and women, but also emphasizes the need to actively reduce this gap. The gender pay gap is a complex issue influenced by a variety of factors. Ingrained inequalities cause the gender pay gap. Women, especially migrant women, are overrepresented in the informal sector, leading to low-paying, unsafe working conditions without social benefits. Women also perform three more hours of daily care work than men, including household tasks and caring for children and the elderly. The motherhood penalty exacerbates pay inequity, with working mothers facing lower wages, particularly as the number of children they have increased. Gender stereotypes, discriminatory hiring practices, and promotion decisions also contribute to pay inequalities.

By marking this day, stakeholders, including governments, employers, workers, and international organizations, are urged to take concrete actions to ensure that women are paid the same as men when performing work of equal value. This includes developing and implementing policies and practices that promote pay transparency, challenge gender stereotypes, and improve access to higher-paying jobs and leadership positions for women. The ultimate goal is not only to raise awareness but to catalyse action that leads to a more equitable and inclusive workforce, where equal pay for equal work is the standard. The unequal division of labour starts within the household and extends into the labour market, where women often face barriers to accessing the same opportunities as men. This results in significant inequalities in employment participation rates, unemployment levels, and access to decision-making positions.

The ILO estimates that at the current rate of progress, it will take 257 years to fully close the global gender pay gap. This long timeframe is largely due to systemic factors such as unequal access to opportunities, persistent gender discrimination, and occupational segregation, where women are often concentrated in lower-paying jobs. Despite various methods of measuring the gender pay gap, the global picture is clear: women earn less than men, even when performing jobs of equal value. The ILO and initiatives like the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) work towards closing this gap through advocacy, policy guidance, and international cooperation.
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