Gender inequality: The economic effect of the pandemic on women
Women’s jobs are 1.8 times more vulnerable to this crisis. The global economy could suffer trillions in lost output.
The pandemic has not been kind to low-income workers in the industrialised or developing world, and recovery has not been inclusive. This week, we want to concentrate on the extraordinary and disproportionate effect on women at all income levels.
Neelanjana Mukhia, head of global engagement at ActionAid International, explains what governments need to do to make sure women do not fall through the cracks.
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Published On 12 Jun 2021