GENDER EQUALITY – POLICIES AND LEGISLATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION

Although we have witnessed significant progress in achieving gender equality in the workplace over the past century, and especially in recent decades, the need to eliminate gender disparities in the world of work undoubtedly still exists. This paper examines gender equality from the perspective of the International Labour Organization (ILO). It analyzes gender equality policy measures in the field of labour and international labour standards in this area. The research shows that the ILO implements an active policy aimed at achieving gender equality at work, equal treatment, and equal opportunities for all. Some of the policy measures focus on promoting gender equality and decent work, reducing the gender pay gap, decreasing workplace violence and harassment, etc. This policy is supported by legislation in the form of international labour standards aimed at preventing harassment and violence at work, protecting maternity, safeguarding employees with family obligations, and similar protections.