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The unequal distribution of paid and unpaid work: an obstacle to women’s participation in the labour market

Climate Justice

November 17, 2023 Africa

The unequal distribution of paid and unpaid work: an obstacle to women’s participation in the labour market

This article highlights the disproportionate burden of unpaid care borne by women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa, underlining the impact of these responsibilities on their daily lives and highlighting the need for collective action to reduce this inequality.

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