Equality Quote by Guy Ryder
“Family-supportive policies, which enable women to remain and progress in paid employment and encourage men to take their fair share of care work, are crucial to achieving gender equality at work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Labour Organization Forum, 2021
Policies supporting families enable women’s career progress and share caregiving, essential for workplace gender equality.
In simple terms: Family-friendly rules help gender balance at work.
Advocate for supportive workplace policies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- parental leave
- flexible hours
- equal pay negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could your employer adopt?
- How can men be encouraged to share care work?
Implementation costs and cultural resistance may hinder adoption.