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Equal Pay: A Fair Shot for Everyone

Fair pay is not special treatment. Equal work deserves equal reward—justice in numbers, dignity in every payslip.

Every year on September 18, the world marks International Equal Pay Day—a reminder that the fight for fairness is not over. Some people believe men and women already earn the same. In certain jobs, like government work, that’s true. But in many places, the gap is still real.

Here’s where it’s most visible:

• Sports – Women athletes earn far less even when they win championships.

• Entertainment – Actresses and female musicians often get smaller paychecks than male stars.

• Corporate & Tech – Fewer promotions, lower salaries, and smaller bonuses for women in the same roles.

• Care Work – Nurses, teachers, and caregivers are undervalued, even though society depends on them.

The 2025 theme is “Policy Options to Close the Gender Pay Gap Over the Life Course.” It reminds us that fairness must last through every stage of life—career beginnings, family breaks, and even retirement years.

Equal pay is not about giving women special treatment. It’s about fairness. If two people do the same work, they should receive the same reward. When women are underpaid, families struggle, children lose opportunities, and communities carry the weight of inequality.

Paying women fairly is not just good for them—it’s good for everyone. More income means stronger households, better education, and healthier economies.

Equal pay is justice in numbers. It’s dignity in every payslip. And International Equal Pay Day is a call to finally make it happen—without delay.

ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

World Suicide Prevention Day

On World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept 10), “Changing the Narrative” reminds us that even a simple “Are you okay?” can save a life.

Changing the Narrative

Someone sat at the corner of the classroom, quiet, almost invisible. People passed by every day, laughing, chatting, living. Nobody knew that inside their head, the noise was too heavy, and the silence was too sharp.

One afternoon, a friend noticed. Instead of just waving, the friend sat down. No grand words, no perfect advice. Just a simple, “Hey, you okay?”

That small question cracked open the wall of silence. Not everything was said, but enough was spoken. Enough to remind them they weren’t alone.

That’s what this day is about. World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10) carries the theme “Changing the Narrative.” It’s not about whispering in shame, but about speaking with courage. It’s about turning the story from despair to hope, from silence to understanding, from an ending to a beginning.

Every year, more than 720,000 people worldwide die by suicide—about one every 45 seconds. But every time we listen, every time we care, every time we choose compassion over judgment, the clock slows down. Hope takes over.

The yellow-orange ribbon shines as a symbol of that hope. A reminder that light can pierce the darkest thoughts, and that connection can save lives.

This day calls us to one simple mission: be present, be kind, be willing to hear the unspoken. Because sometimes, changing the narrative doesn’t need a speech—just a heart ready to listen.

☎️ If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. In the Philippines, call the NCMH Crisis Hotline at 1553. If you’re in another country, check your local hotlines for immediate support.

𝚃𝚢𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙱𝚕𝚞𝚎 • 𝖽𝖺𝗋𝖾𝗆.𝗆𝗎𝗌𝗂𝖼.𝖻𝗅𝗈𝗀