According to the International Labour Organization, "the percentage of working women in wage and salaried employment is increasing. However, this increase in labour force participation has
not resulted in a substantial narrowing of gender gaps in the world of work. women are still less likely than men to hold regular wage and salaried positions. Women also continue to be over-represented in occupations with low pay, and low productivity with little protection. The progress to date is not sufficient to ensure decent and productive work for all as long as women continue to face unequal access to employment, unequal pay, and limited access to social protection and positions of leadership."