… of dramatic inflation where sky rocketing energy prices leave many questioning, can I afford to eat and heat at the … evidence proves that women take on the brunt of unpaid care compared to men – from childcare through to domestic care, meaning they spend more time at home – based on the …
… on 25 February addressing new ways to revolutionise the care system. Good afternoon to you all. It’s wonderful to be … And if we want see change – or to start a revolution on care in this case – we have to get personal. So, let’s bring … is not just a pipedream. The recent bill on paid menstrual leave is a testament to that. Futher from that, my …
… fields, remain, male-dominated. An unequal share of unpaid care also prevents women from accessing career opportunities. … seven spend on average 20 more hours each week on unpaid care than men. This is a wakeup call. Which, thankfully, has been answered by the European Commission’s care strategy to strengthen long-term care and early …
… and also for many, homes became improvised schools and day-care centres. The situation was surreal. And I am sure it is … survey focused on critical aspects on time spent on unpaid care during the pandemic – and this includes childcare, … to enhance the committee’s work. In closing, I will leave you with my personal #3StepsForward for gender …
… gender equality and women’s rights: the UK’s decision to leave the EU, the refugee crisis, rising levels of (and … of) sexual violence and misogyny, cuts in child-care and services for disabled people, lack of access to paid parental leave, tax and welfare reforms, the gender pay gap, sexual …
… stressed the need for men to be more involved in care activities. It stresses that Men should be encouraged to … to avail of parental and paternity leaves and to share leave entitlements with women . The European Commission’s …