ILO - International Labour Organization

Published purpose

This project aims to improve income-earning opportunities and employment conditions for women and men in Pakistan by supporting skills for employment, improved access to business start-ups, responsible business practices, and the development of institutional arrangements conducive to strengthening women’s role in the national economy. The project works to strengthen government mechanisms for promoting equal employment opportunities for women and men. Working with Pakistan's Ministry of Labour at the national, provincial, and district levels, the project supports the Ministry's efforts to ensure that legislation, policies, and programs promote gender equality in employment opportunities in Pakistan. At the same time, the project works with the media and private sector to raise awareness about gender equality in the workplace, promote human resource policies that address the needs of working women, and link the private sector to career development centres. Project activities include (1) providing technical assistance and support institutional reform to strengthen national mechanisms to promote equal employment opportunities for women; (2) providing skills for employment and entrepreneurship support to up to 6,000 women; and (3) providing training and technical assistance for media stakeholders on issues related to women’s work and their economic empowerment.