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Sue Duke: Working women have been hit hard by the pandemic but now is the time for change

Sue Duke: Working women have been hit hard by the pandemic but now is the time for change Covid-19 has effectively wiped out progress towards gender equality in many industries but there is an opportunity to break down barriers and get more women into future-facing tech roles 9th April, 2021 ‘The reality is that school and childcare closures saw women take more responsibility for childminding. That stepping up at home often came at the cost of stepping back at work.’ Picture: Getty The latest insights published in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report make for difficult reading. The report makes it very clear that Covid-19 has taken a harder toll on women’s careers than men’s.

BURKINA FASO: Mobile creches are transforming the lives of women and children in Africa

Created: 08 April 2021 Childcare is a challenge for working mothers the world over. In developed nations, it’s often the cost that is a barrier to women rejoining the workforce. But in other parts of the world, childcare for working mothers is virtually non-existent. Unless friends or family members are able to look after small children, mothers are often forced to take their children to work with them. And where that work is outdoors, that can mean leaving children to fend for themselves. But a World Bank-supported program in the West African country of Burkina Faso offers a new solution. It provides a safe and stimulating environment for children and peace of mind for their mothers. What’s more, it follows families as they move for work.

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