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Gender equality

“Women hold up half the sky – get used to it.” That message, painted on a sign at a demonstration, tells only half the story. In many ways, women do more than their share: caring for the next generation and elderly parents, household duties, and contributing economically. Women are more than equal in the responsibilities they assume. This must be matched with political, economic and social equality.

End violence against women now! International Women's Day 8 March 2013

08 March 2013
Poster for International Women's Day with heading End violence against women

Public Services International joins our members across the globe in celebrating the social, political and economic change and achievements of women on 8th March. PSI promotes the work of women trade unionists and stands united with our sisters who place themselves on the frontline to deliver vital public services.

A union perspective : UNCSW 57 opens in New York

05 March 2013

Since 4th March, union women from around the world have been in New York for the United Nations’ 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW57). Focusing on the elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls, the trade union delegation to UNCSW57 calls on all member states to take all necessary measures to immediately and without further delay prevent and remedy violence against women and girls.

Gender equality and equity: Flowing into the heart of Brazil’s unions

01 March 2013
PSI women’s coordination committee in Brazil - September 2012

The IMPACT/PSI project “Promoting pay equity in the public sector” ran from 2010-2012 covering all 27 of PSI’s affiliates in Brazil. Thanks to the project, sector-based national training workshops took place and participants developed action plans to take back to their unions. Enlarged PSI Women’s Committee meetings were held and a dedicated Facebook group set up. Gender equality became a prominent feature of many national conferences for PSI affiliates.

Nigeria: Women health workers murdered in Kano province

26 February 2013

Public Services International is shocked and concerned by the murder of ten women health workers in Kano, Nigeria. The women were members of the Medical Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria, a PSI affiliate. They were working in the National Immunization Programme aimed at eradicating polio in the country.

No compromise on women’s rights Zero tolerance for violence against women and girls

19 February 2013

Together with other civil society partners, trade unions develop, implement and promote strategies aimed at eliminating violence against women and girls. This joint global union statement will be presented to the UNCSW57. For more information: http://unioncsw.world-psi.org

EPSU General Secretary: Inspiring Women

14 February 2013
Carola Fischbach-Pyttel, EPSU General Secretary

PSI congratulates Carola Fyschbach-Pyttel, General Secretary of the EPSU, PSI's European branch, on her recent nomination by the ETUC Women’s Committee as woman of the month of May for a 2013 Calendar published by the European Institute for Gender Equality.

Vote for the changes that would make the most difference to your world

04 February 2013

The United Nations and partners want to hear from you! My World is a global survey asking you to choose your priorities for a better world. Results will be shared with world leaders in setting the next global development agenda.