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Railway Workers Disability Charter
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International standards
There are a number of international standards that set out commitments related to employment and equality:
- UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), 1979
- ILO Convention No. 100 on Equal Remuneration, 1951
- ILO Convention No. 111 on Discrimination (Employment
Women in Transport
#ThisIsOurWorldToo
Women transport workers are a proud and critical part of the workforce keeping the world moving.
They work in a wide range of occupations and in some countries, increasing numbers of women are entering the transport industry for work, including in roles traditionally held by men
Progression
Qualifications, training and career opportunities
Equal access to training, re-training and reskilling opportunities for women of all ages is important as part of improving women’s access to the industry and different roles, to new jobs when transport infrastructure is introduced or upgraded or jobs