Gender wage gap remains high in Japan | Video

Tokyo, Sep 17 (EFE/EPA).- Japan is highlighting the gender pay gap ahead of International Equal Pay Day on Tuesday.

A recent survey by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) showed that the wage level of women in Japan stood at 78.7 percent, compared to the OECD average of 88.6 percent.

The latest OECD data from 2023 revealed that the average wage of women in Japan was 22 percent lower than that of men.

This pay gap continues to affect the financial stability and career progression of women in the country.

International Equal Pay Day aims to raise awareness of this ongoing issue and encourage efforts to close the gender pay gap in Japan and around the world. (Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON).

SHOT LIST: PASSERS-BY CROSS THE STREETS IN THE BUSINESS AND SHOPPING DISTRICT IN TOKYO, JAPAN.

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Date: 17/09/2024 05:25 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Social issue » Social issues (general) » Discrimination
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 44 seconds
Reference: 7001398525
Relevance: Normal