International Equal Pay Day

• The International Equal Pay Day is observed on September 18 every year.

• The International Equal Pay Day is observed to highlight the issue of gender pay gap and raise awareness about the same at the international level.

• It seeks to put an end to the problem of women getting lesser salaries than their male counterparts.

• It builds on the United Nations’ commitment towards promoting human rights and fighting all forms of discrimination, including those targeting women and girls.