Using ILO Sources to Vindicate Women's Economic Rights

This article addresses the impact that the 2007-2008 financial crisis had on progress for women in terms of employment, labour force participation, and occupational segregation. The author provides an overview of the function of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the resources it provides that can be used to help understand economic gender gaps and further women’s economic rights. In particular, the author highlights how such resources have been used in Greece in response to the financial crisis. The author also addresses criticisms of the ILO and finally provides recommendations on how ILO resources can be used to further women’s economic rights.