epa11611547 People walk in the financial district of the City of London, with the St Paul's Cathedral seen in the background, in London, Britain, 18 September 2024. International Equal Pay Day, observed on 18 September, highlights ongoing efforts to close the global gender pay gap due to longstanding inequalities and challenges in achieving equal pay for women. According to the United Nations, women are paid less than men, with the gender pay gap estimated at around 20 per cent globally. EPA/NEIL HALL
