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Women at the Core of the Fight Against COVID-19 Crisis
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Women at the Core of the Fight Against COVID-19 Crisis

OECD: Office of the Secretary General
OECD, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic renders women – who make up the majority of caregivers – uniquely vulnerable. They perform more unpaid labor in the home than usual, including teaching their children, while struggling economically. During stressful times, women face increased exposure to violence, exploitation, harassment and abuse. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recommends a holistic policy response that includes support for parents who are juggling work and child care, protecting women from violence, and replacing lost income, including for the self-employed.

Take-Aways

  • The “compounding burdens” of the COVID-19 pandemic uniquely affect women. These include loss of income, additional home care duties and higher risks of assault.
  • Women are at the forefront of the health care response to COVID-19.
  • COVID-19 is an economic emergency. Women are more at risk of fiscal shocks because they work fewer hours than men, earn lower pay and generally work in subordinate positions.

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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization made up of 36 member nations that focus on developing policies to foster economic development.

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