Christine Yu’s Post

For those who ask why do we need talk about women empowerment and closing gender gaps.. look at this latest research. “No country in the world affords women the same opportunities as men in their workforce” For further information, no country in the world achieved gender parity either. So yes we still have a long way to go. https://lnkd.in/g6n6KJkV Thanks Christine Yu for highliting the article.

💔 The article reviews a new The World Bank report on gender disparity in labour market. Two things stand out: 1. Many countries have workplace harassment & discrimination laws but few have those same laws protecting them en route to/from work (i.e. in public spaces). 2. Several countries have laws which seek gender equality but few have policies that enact implementation of those laws; even fewer are actively seeking to address the inbalance in existing gender pay gap - women still on avergae, 77c for ever $1 earned by men. #genderequity #women #labourlaw #worldbank #genderequality #genderpaygap #laws #policy #ai

I am paying particular attention to two things: 1) HOW something gets measured is critical (it is astonishing to me that childcare was not accounted for previously - less surprised about accounting for safety as we know there is great resistance to acknowledging the magnitude of impact that violence against women plays on our entire lives). This also illustrates the distinction between equality and equity. We want equity. 2) ENFORCEMENT ability is key to making actual change happen. Many countries are introducing legal reforms through which they’ve raised the standard in their laws, but they don’t have the supportive mechanisms to implement them. Net result? Good press releases, little impact on women, particularly those on the margins. We are not immune to this in Canada. Here are some other highlights: 🎯 No country in the world affords women the same opportunities as men in the workforce, according to a new report from the World Bank, which found the global gender gap was far wider than previously thought. 🎯 For the first time, the report assessed the gap between laws and the policies put in place to implement them. Countries had, on average, established less than 40% of the systems needed for full implementation 🎯 For the first time, the bank investigated the impact of childcare and safety policies on women’s participation in the labour market in 190 countries. It found that when these two factors were taken into account, women on average enjoyed just 64% of the legal protections men do, down from the previous estimate of 77% 🎯 While 95 countries enacted laws on equal pay, only 35 had measures in place to ensure the pay gap was addressed. Globally, women earned just 77 cents of each dollar earned by a man 🎯 In 81 countries, a woman’s pension benefits do not account for periods of work absences related to childcare 🎯 While 151 countries had laws against sexual harassment in the workplace, only 40 had laws that covered abuse in public areas or on public transport, meaning women were not protected on their way to work. #IWD2024 #womenatwork #womeninSTEM #worldbank #equalitynow #genderequity

This week, in which social networks are filled with content in favor of gender equality and many innocuous but empty statements, it is almost a research task to detect those that add value. 🔑 This post by Saadia Muzaffar and the The World Bank report deserve a careful reading. #8M #GenderEquality #DEI #WorldBank #GenderEquity #WomensDay

Sluggish progress towards gender pay equity is partially explained by only limited implementation of legislation ⤵️ Stopping when new law is signed into legislation leaves the job only half done. We need to shift gears to push for implementation & the feminist movement needs to sit down & talk to bureaucrats about ‘the how’. But the absence of implementation is not our fault or our responsibility. That sits with politicians and bureaucrats, who need to take implementation seriously - and be held to account. This is where the nitty gritty business of embedding rights & challenging patriarchy takes place. Talking truth to power is a key element of activism. Another is the quieter business of ‘working out the how’ (embedding gender equity into budgets & procedures, and ensuring that how to punish infringements is clear & happens) - and holding key actors to account. These stages of awareness raising, lobbying for legislation & policy formation require different skill sets. Working out how to implement new policy requires a different skill set again. And identifying and implementing ways of holding authorities to account is a whole different skill set again. We need to work together in alliances to drive change. And this is happening both globally and locally. But you know that, right? Where do you fit in this story? Are you an awareness raiser? A policy wonk? A human rights lawyer? Or….? Let us know in the comments below?! #intersectionalfeminism #equity #socialjustice #rights #womensrights #humanrights #iwd2024 #feminismo #feminist #feminisme #unwomen CREA Womankind Worldwide #shiftthepower

According to a recent World Bank report, no country in the world provides women with the same workforce opportunities as men, with the global gender gap wider than previously estimated. The report suggests that closing this gap could potentially increase global GDP by over 20%. Key findings from the report include: * Women on average enjoy only 64% of the legal protections afforded to men, primarily due to issues such as childcare and safety policies affecting their ability to work. * While progress has been made in enacting laws for equal pay and against sexual harassment, implementation remains a significant challenge. * Sub-Saharan African countries have seen notable legislative reforms, but often lack the necessary supportive frameworks for full implementation. The report highlights the urgent need for action, emphasizing that addressing childcare gaps alone could immediately boost women's labor force participation by 1%. Despite this, fewer than half of countries offer financial support or tax relief for parents, and even fewer have quality standards for childcare. In conclusion, discriminatory laws and practices continue to hinder women's economic empowerment globally. The World Bank calls for accelerated reforms to close the gender gap, which could potentially double the global growth rate over the next decade. It's time to turn words into action and create a more inclusive and equitable workforce for all. https://lnkd.in/eCY4u_Zg #GenderEquality #StrongerTogether #WeRiseByLiftingOthers #herCAREER #WorkforceEquality #GlobalGrowth

The 10th Women, Business and the Law Report measured the enabling environment for women’s economic opportunity in 190 economies. None of them achieved a perfect score. “For the first time, the bank investigated the impact of childcare and safety policies on women’s participation in the labour market in 190 countries. It found that when these two factors were taken into account, women on average enjoyed just 64% of the legal protections men do, down from the previous estimate of 77%.” Took long enough to get here but pleased to see these reports becoming more grounded in reality. Please consider that caregiving is much broader than childcare and the pandemic worsened the conditions for many women. Women are often seen as the automatic masters of multitasking required to work AND take care of their households in every way, often to the detriment of their own health and wellness. This report offers many valuable and actionable insights. Now that we have this information, what will we do with it? Download and read the full report published by The World Bank here: https://lnkd.in/ekKPnXdy #GenderEquality #WomensRights #WorkingWomen

A new report from the @World Bank has revealed that there are no countries in the world that afford women the same opportunities as men in the workplace.       The institution, found that when the impact of childcare and safety policies were taken into account, women on average enjoyed just 64% of the legal protections men do, down from the previous estimate of 77%, reiterating that these issues are not going away.     Closing the gender gap in the workforce and ensuring equal pay and legal protections for women could give the global economy a substantial boost, potentially growing GDP by more than 20%.       So, what can your organisation do to make changes now?       - Provide financial support for parents   - Create a more inclusive environment where women can thrive   - Introduce paternity leave for new fathers to help take the pressure off mothers.       If you’re interested in learning more, follow this link to this article in @The Guardian: https://shorturl.at/eCJU5  #IWD2024 #EqualOpportunities 

"No country in the world affords women the same opportunities as men in the workforce, according to a new report from The World Bank, which found the global gender gap was far wider than previously thought." 🔴 When childcare and safety policies in 190 countries were taken into account, women on average enjoyed just 64% of the legal protections men do. 🔴 Globally, women earned just 77 cents of each dollar earned by a man. But 💡 Addressing the childcare gap would immediately lead to a 1% increase in women’s participation in the labour force. 💡 And closing the gap could raise global gross domestic product by more than 20%. So what is the world waiting for? #liftery #tenmillionmoms #teamliftery #workingmoms #businessimpact #socialimpact #economicimpact #globalimpact #paygap #gendergap

𝗡𝗼 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀. The recent report from the The World Bank Group, as highlighted in The Guardian, reveals a stark reality that no country in the world provides women with the same opportunities as men in the workforce. The global gender gap is more extensive than previously thought, and closing it could boost the global GDP by over 20%! The study's findings emphasise the critical role of childcare and safety policies in women's participation in the labor market. It's disheartening to learn that, on average, women enjoy only 64% of the legal protections afforded to men. The impact of violence preventing women from going to work and prohibitive childcare costs is undeniable. Furthermore, the report sheds light on the gap between laws and their implementation, emphasising that countries, on average, have established less than 40% of the necessary systems for full implementation. Even though 151 countries have laws against workplace sexual harassment, only 40 cover abuse in public areas or on public transport, leaving women unprotected during their commute. As advocates for gender diversity, we must push for systemic changes. This includes closing the gap between legislation and implementation, providing financial support for parents, and ensuring quality childcare standards. In doing so, we not only promote equality but also recognise the economic potential that lies in empowering women in the workforce. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gAkRx67E Leave a comment below to share your thoughts and share to help raise awareness✊ #GenderEquality #DiversityandInclusion #GenderGap