♀️ It could now take 135 years for the world to achieve total gender equality, according to @wef.
This is up from 99 years in 2020, as COVID-19 and other crises set global progress back.
How did we get here? Here are 7⃣ shocking facts you need to know on #IWD22.🧵 #BreakTheBias
This is up from 99 years in 2020, as COVID-19 and other crises set global progress back.
How did we get here? Here are 7⃣ shocking facts you need to know on #IWD22.🧵 #BreakTheBias
💼 More women lost their jobs than men during the pandemic.
⏪ The @WEF called this a "she-cession" as it reversed many gains that women had made in the workplace.
⏰ It also means closing the global gender gap will now take an extra 36 years. bit.ly/3tpmGNY
⏪ The @WEF called this a "she-cession" as it reversed many gains that women had made in the workplace.
⏰ It also means closing the global gender gap will now take an extra 36 years. bit.ly/3tpmGNY
💰 Women are still paid less than men for equal jobs.
🇬🇧 In the UK, women are only paid £92.10 for every £100 men earn.
🇪🇺 The pay gap is almost double that across the EU, with men earning up to 14% more than full-time female employees.
🇬🇧 In the UK, women are only paid £92.10 for every £100 men earn.
🇪🇺 The pay gap is almost double that across the EU, with men earning up to 14% more than full-time female employees.
♀️ How many years do you think it will take to close the global gender pay gap?
⏰ It could take up to 267.6 years to close the pay gap around the world.
⭕️ So how can we get there?
🔄 @GIWLkings and @fawcettsociety say governments and employers must work together to tackle inequality in the workplace, and beyond. bit.ly/3CohjCV
⭕️ So how can we get there?
🔄 @GIWLkings and @fawcettsociety say governments and employers must work together to tackle inequality in the workplace, and beyond. bit.ly/3CohjCV
📖 Many countries don't report on the #GenderPayGap.
⚖️ Research from TrustLaw, @GIWLkings and @fawcettsociety found few nations had action plans to close the gap.
🇬🇧 For example, the UK still lags behind others in holding businesses to account. bit.ly/3CohjCV
⚖️ Research from TrustLaw, @GIWLkings and @fawcettsociety found few nations had action plans to close the gap.
🇬🇧 For example, the UK still lags behind others in holding businesses to account. bit.ly/3CohjCV
📊 Company data on gender equality is harder than ever to find.
💼 @SDGBenchmarks found only 4% globally give out information on the #GenderPayGap.
📈 Experts say this data can be crucial to help people and firms demand more action to empower women. bit.ly/3HCVvV4
💼 @SDGBenchmarks found only 4% globally give out information on the #GenderPayGap.
📈 Experts say this data can be crucial to help people and firms demand more action to empower women. bit.ly/3HCVvV4
♀️ Businesses still overlook female leadership.
📉 @ilo found the bigger the company, the less likely we are to see women at the top.
💸 This is despite research showing that having them in senior positions can boost a company’s value and profits. tmsnrt.rs/3K9N5WI
📉 @ilo found the bigger the company, the less likely we are to see women at the top.
💸 This is despite research showing that having them in senior positions can boost a company’s value and profits. tmsnrt.rs/3K9N5WI
🗣️ Diversity doesn't seem to matter yet.
⭕️ Global consultancy @McKinsey found just 3% of women on boards are women of colour.
⏪ @PRI_News says it isn't possible for businesses to push for diversity without thinking about inclusion and equity too.
news.trust.org/item/202202071…
⭕️ Global consultancy @McKinsey found just 3% of women on boards are women of colour.
⏪ @PRI_News says it isn't possible for businesses to push for diversity without thinking about inclusion and equity too.
news.trust.org/item/202202071…
🤝 Gender equality is more than just a human right...
🌎 It's key for a sustainable and prosperous world.
That’s why we’re committed to helping shift how businesses and the economy run to reduce inequality. ⬇️
trust.org/inclusive-econ…
🌎 It's key for a sustainable and prosperous world.
That’s why we’re committed to helping shift how businesses and the economy run to reduce inequality. ⬇️
trust.org/inclusive-econ…
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