International recommendation

Gender wage gap

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Human Rights Committee (CCPR)
Themes:
EmploymentEquality and non-discrimination
Populations of concern:
Women
Relevant CCPR articles:
Art. 2 – Non-discrimination, implementation and effective remedyArt. 26 – Equality before the lawArt. 3 – Equality and non-discrimination
Sources:
CCPR/C/NOR/CO/7, para. 13

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of CultureMinistry of Labour and Social Affairs

The State party should step up its efforts to implement effective measures to eliminate the gender wage gap by addressing differences in pay between men and women for the same work. It should ensure that family life does not have a negative effect on the wages of women.