A conversation on gender and consumer rights
Consumer protection is fundamental for assuring consumers' rights to information, education, safe products, protection of their economic interests, sustainable consumption, dispute resolution, or non-discrimination. Yet information and advertising are often not presented in a gender-neutral way, contributing to stereotyping and patterns that do not support gender equality. Also, some existing gender inequalities, such as in education or access to resources, may justify different consumer protection initiatives and tools for better supporting women.
Source: unctad.org
