Gender equality is not just good for women; it is good for everyone.
While the past century has seen significant strides towards a more equal society, there remains a great deal of work to do. Women are still paid less and are systemically excluded from positions of power. This, in turn, ensures that women and the issues that affect them remain overlooked.
We are committed to changing that.
We want to inspire greater gender equality from the grassroots to the highest levels of decision-making, because equality benefits us all. Studies have shown that gender equality is intrinsically linked to a sustainable, economically thriving society. It is why the UN has included it as one of its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and it is why we tackle gender inequality wherever we can.
We have spent years working with women and learning from their lived experiences. We channel that knowledge into everything we do, combating inequality at all levels to build an equal society that works for everyone.
— Trades Union Congress