Publication date:
March 8, 2024
ILO Focuses on Skills for Green Transition to Boost Women's Employment
The International Labour Organization is emphasizing the development of skills necessary for the transition to a greener economy as a method to improve women's job opportunities.
Policy
Sangheon Lee, heading employment policy at the International Labour Organization, has highlighted the imperative nature of creating more 'decent job opportunities' for young women. The organization aims to address employment challenges faced by women by investing in skill development that supports the transition to a green economy. This approach is seen as pivotal to not only empowering women in the workforce but also in steering economies towards sustainable environmental practices.