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The ILO estimates that 16.8% of the global workforce in transport are women. 

Transport jobs by gender

Even today, many jobs in transport are seen as ‘men’s work’ or ‘women’s work’. In some cases, the industry is viewed by some as no place for women. This systemic and often normalised bias excludes

Despite advances for gender equality in some countries and the existence of international standards to address discrimination and promote women’s rights, women around the world continue to experience multiple forms of discrimination; violence and sexual harassment; and restrictions on their rights.