Despite Progress, Gender Equality Still Vital Goal

Ljubljana, 8 March - Women in Slovenia are still paid less then men despite having higher levels of education, even though pay equality is high compared to other countries. But officials warn on International Women's Day that passivity and complacency would soon lead to regression in gender equality.

Ljubljana Gender equality issues at the centre of International Women's Day. Photo. Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
Gender equality issues at the centre of International Women's Day.
Photo. Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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