Categories: Important Days

International Equal Pay Day: 18 September

International Equal Pay Day is observed globally for the first time on 18th September 2020. On the occasion of the first International Equal Pay Day, and in the midst of the fallout from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) will host a virtual global Call to Action to encourage all labour market actors to take the necessary steps to ensure that equal pay is at the heart of recovery efforts worldwide.

Boost your Banking Awareness Knowledge with Adda247 Live Batch: TARGET GA BATCH | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams

History of International Equal Pay Day:

On November 15 2019, The third Committee at the 74th Session of the UN General Assembly adopted resolution (A/C37/74/L.49) proclaiming 18 September as International Equal Pay Day. The resolution was co-sponsored by a total of 105 member states. As well as recognising the contribution of workers’ and employers’ organizations, and businesses, the resolution also acknowledged the work and contribution of EPIC to achieving equal pay.

Find More Important Days Here

Mahesh Kumar

Working as an SEO Manager at Adda247, I bring over 10 years of experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and digital marketing. I specialize in driving organic growth through data-driven strategies, including keyword research, on-page SEO, off-page optimization, and technical SEO. My area of expertise in the EdTech sector, specifically focusing on competitive exams such as Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC, and various State Government job examinations.

Recent Posts

P. V. Sindhu Gets Voting Role in BWF Council, Becomes Voice of Athletes in Global Badminton

The Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu has taken the new step beyond its association with…

6 minutes ago

NITI Aayog Launches DPI@2047 Plan, Targets $30 Trillion Economy and $18,000 Per Capita Income

India started to preparing the massive economic transformation as the NITI Aayog has introduced the…

43 minutes ago

MobiKwik Receives RBI NBFC Approval, Set to Enter Digital Lending Space

The fintech company One MobiKwik Systems has received the approval from the Reserve Bank of…

45 minutes ago

UNGA Annalena Baerbock to Visit India on April 28 for Talks on Global Cooperation

Annalena Baerbock the President of the United Nations General Assembly is set to visit the…

46 minutes ago

Which Country has No Sunlight for Months?

Have you ever wondered if there is a place on Earth where the sun does…

1 hour ago

Virat Kohli Becomes First Player to Reach 9000 IPL Runs in Historic Milestone

India's cricketing legend Virat Kohli scripted his name into history books by becoming the first…

3 hours ago