On average, women are paid about 20% less than men. In some regions —and for women of colour, immigrant women and mothers— the gap is even wider. Achieving equal pay is a key milestone for human rights and gender equality. Yet despite global progress, no country or sector has fully closed the gender pay gap. This discriminatory gap undermines women’s rights, weakens income security, and holds back inclusive, sustainable economic growth. On Thursday's #EqualPayDay and every day, join unwomen in calling for equal pay for work of equal value. 📸: unwomen