The International Labour Conference addresses the persistent disparities in opportunities and treatment between male and female workers. The 66th session of the International Labour Conference convened in 1980 to examine the existing legal frameworks and practical realities concerning equal opportunities and treatment for men and women in the workforce. This conference aimed to identify the obstacles that prevent full equality and to propose measures for their removal, focusing on issues such as discrimination in hiring, pay, promotion, and access to training and social security benefits.

This document represents the proceedings and resolutions of a significant international conference focused on labor rights and gender equality. The discussions and recommendations likely informed subsequent international labor law and policy development. The authority perspective suggests a comprehensive review of existing challenges and a forward-looking approach to achieving substantive equality in the workplace.