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Jocelyn Chu

Jocelyn Chu

Programme Specialist in Economic Empowerment, UN Women

Jocelyn Chu is a Programme Specialist in Economic Empowerment at UN Women, where she leads key policy and programmatic initiatives advancing women’s economic justice and rights globally. Her portfolio focuses on women and the world of work, including decent work, entrepreneurship and gender-responsive value chains. A recognized thought leader, she has been widely published and cited on issues shaping the future of women’s work. Previously, she held roles across international NGOs and the private sector, specializing in financial inclusion, land rights and business development. Jocelyn holds graduate degrees from Columbia University and Sciences Po, and an Honors BA from Northwestern University.

Articles by Jocelyn Chu

  1. The cost of motherhood and the gender pay gap

    Jocelyn Chu

    Gender — Global

    Motherhood still comes with a pay penalty, and women continue to be paid less for work of equal value – not by accident, but by design. Tackling these injustices means changing how pay is set and progression is measured and rewarded – through transparency, enforcement, and stronger worker protections

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