Olga Batalina, First Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation, said that the difference between the salaries of men and women in Russia has decreased, but remains at a high level, almost 28%. Her words at the meeting of the Eurasian Women’s Forum Council within the Federation Council TASS.
According to Batalina, there are still barriers to female employment in Russia when women have equal professional skills with men but are not promoted enough. According to the deputy head of the Ministry of Labor, in this regard, within the framework of the forum, various programs are being developed for the development of women’s leadership, including educational projects.
Batalina noted that Russia traditionally has a high proportion of women entrepreneurs, about 40%. Also, according to her, the number of women in leadership positions has increased in recent years. Now, while this indicator remains at the level of 20 percent, it is around 4.4 percent in the world.
in august reportedThat the Department of Labor has begun to draft a national strategy of action for women by 2030. This program assumes that the “glass ceiling” can be overcome by achieving gender equality and a balance between family and work.
The 2023-2030 Women’s National Action Strategy will focus on the implementation of the principle of equal rights and freedoms of the sexes in all areas of life, as well as increasing economic independence.
Source: Gazeta
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