Labour 20 Summit Commits to Slashing Joblessness, Gender Pay Gap

Labour 20 summit commits to slashing joblessness, gender pay gap

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G20 pledges to reduce gender gap in labour force by 25%

By Levy Masiteng The Department of Employment and Labour has announced that G20 member countries have committed to reducing the gender gap in labour force participation by 25% by 2030. This renewed goal is a call for decisive action to address persistent structural barriers that hinder women’s participation in the labour market, according to South Africa’s Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala. Speaking at the two-da…