admin | February 14, 2024
Unpaid care work encompasses un-remunerated activities that are essential for the well-being of households and communities, such as child and elder care, cooking, and cleaning. This work is essential for society and the economy, but is largely undervalued and invisible in economic planning. It is primarily performed by women and girls, contributing to significant gender inequalities. This unequal distribution impacts women’s participation in the workforce, economic independence, and access to education, perpetuating gender disparities. The following resources offer a deeper insight and can help enhance understanding of unpaid care work.
UN Women | Unpaid care work: Your daily load and why it matters
Unpaid Care Work: Everything You Need to Know (globalcitizen.org)
Unpaid Care and Domestic Work — Background — Women’s Advancement Deeply
Photo : Mother carrying her baby on her back while working in tobacco fields in Malawi’s Kasungu region. | Marcel Crozet / ILO / Flickr