International Equal Pay Day 2025:
International Equal Pay Day is observed every year on 18 September to raise awareness about the persistent gender pay gap and to reaffirm the global commitment to equal pay for work of equal value. Despite progress, women worldwide still earn around 20% less than men, reflecting systemic inequalities, occupational segregation, and gender stereotypes. This observance is an integral part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), making it highly relevant for competitive exam aspirants under international days, gender issues, and human rights.
