International Equal Pay Day 2024- 18 September

Current Context: International Equal Pay Day, observed on 18 September 2024, highlights the ongoing efforts to achieve equal pay for work of equal value.

• This year’s theme is "Need to Eliminate Wage Discrimination".
• The day emphasizes the importance of closing the gender pay gap, which remains a significant issue worldwide.
• Did you know that at the current rate, it could take up to 257 years to close the gender pay gap globally.
• This day serves as a reminder of the need for accelerated progress and the implementation of policies that promote pay transparency and equality.

Question:

1 When is International Equal Pay Day observed?

• A) 1st May
• B) 18th September
• C) 8th March
• D) 25th November

Answer: B) International Equal Pay Day is observed on 18th September to raise awareness about the persistent gender pay gap and the need for equal pay for work of equal value.