The course is designed to familiarize with the ILO transformative framework for equal pay. During your eLearning path you will have the possibility to:

• Explore key concepts related to equal remuneration between women and men

• Learn about the key elements of ILO transformative framework for equal pay

• Get the skills and tools needed to tackle the most evident workplace discrimination: the gender pay gap

• Become familiar with best practices and international experiences

• Apply what was learned in the theoretical training by analysing a specific context and identifying systemic constraints to equal remuneration

• Design pilot interventions based on a vision of fairness, equality and non-discrimination

The course aims to support policymakers and other stakeholders, by providing strategies and tools to advocate for closing the gender pay gap. The eLearning path features a selection of international examples, good practices and existing laws successfully implemented at supranational, national or local levels. It aims to provide inspiration and practical guidance on how to advance this issue, drawing from the analysis of case studies and lessons learned.

The course combines synchronous and asynchronous activities, including:

• Live sessions with thematic presentations and dialogue with ILO specialists, international experts and practitioners

• Individual learning through interactive technical content on the virtual platform

• Collaborative learning via an online forum, where you can share experiences and discuss key issues relevant to your context

• A guided development of an individual action plan

Programme topics:

• Equal Pay Fundamentals

• Addressing challenges to gender equality in remuneration

• International frameworks and global initiatives for equal pay

• The ILO transformative framework for equal pay

• Exchange of international experiences, case studies and good practices

• Roadmap to address equal pay

With this course, you will improve your capacity to:

• Explain the gender pay gap: what it is, root causes, and how it is measured; and how to better address gender-based discrimination in the workplace

• Navigate international standards and global initiatives for equal remuneration and learn from case studies and good practices

• Identify the key elements needed to design a comprehensive and effective system of legislation, policies, measures, and initiatives (such as the application of minimum wages policies, promoting work-life balance and social measures for a balanced distribution of caregiving responsibilities, making data available, adopting pay transparency actions, etc.) that can have a real impact on achieving equal pay in your country

• Know more about strategies and tools for equal remuneration through gender-neutral job evaluation, to understand how to evaluate the value of work through a gender perspective

• Recognize the role of social dialogue and collective bargaining in achieving equal pay

• Transfer learning into practice through advice, training, and implementation

If you complete at least 80% of course activities (60 hs eLearning) and develop an action plan, you will receive an ITCILO Certificate of Achievement.

A limited number of partial fellowships are available for qualified candidates from ODA-recipient countries (Official Development Assistance). Please consult the updated recipients’ list HERE.

If you are applying for funding, please indicate this in your application form.