Close the Gap international newsround (4)

This post captures news relating to the causes of the gender pay gap and equal pay in different countries. This includes issues such as occupational segregation and gender inequality in the labour market.

Africa

Middle East and North Africa: Boosting support for women’s entrepreneurship will pay off in jobs and growth, says OECD

Australia

Australian women standing up to sexism

Saudi Arabia

Employers urged to create sound work environment for women

India

Indian working women need a better deal than what India Inc now gives them

Gender balance: Less than 1% of police officials are women

Ireland

Pay gap widest in private sector as women still earn €200 less than men

USA

Women earn 82% of men

Gender Imbalances Persist in Academics

Engineers top list in report linking pay to degree

'It is about equal pay, not binders'

Women and STEM careers