Webinar on improving our understanding of the gender pay gap
The Task Force on Gender Equity (GE-TF) will be holding its third webinar on Tuesday, 20 October 2020, from 16:00 - 18:00 CEST, which will focus on the topic of improving our understanding of the gender pay gap in the banana industry.
The agenda for the event can be found below:
WEBINAR: Improving our understanding of the gender pay gap in the banana industry
16:00 – 16:05: Welcome by the WBF Secretariat
16:05 – 16:10: Introduction by the Chairperson, Camila Reinhardt Hurtado, FAO
16:10 – 16:55: Presentations from Expert Panelists
- Rosalia Vasquez-Alvarez, International Labour Organization (ILO):
An introduction to the concept of the gender pay gap and its underlying causes in agriculture, with insights into the importance of incorporating gender pay gap analysis into multi-stakeholder initiatives on wages and decent work.
- Wilbert Flinterman, Senior Advisor for Workers’ Rights and Trade Union Relations, Fairtrade International:
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Sally Smith / Martha and Richard Anker, Global Living Wage Coalition (GLWC):
- Selfa Sandoval, COLSIBA Women’s Committee:
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Sharing of information on related initiatives from other stakeholders and countries
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Exchanging ideas and opportunities on making practical improvements on the gender pay gap in the banana industry
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Conclusions and next steps for the GE-TF and WBF
For further information on the GE-TF webinar series, contact Camila Reinhardt (FAO) at [email protected] or Holly Woodward-Davey (Banana Link) at [email protected].