… challenges to the spotlight. The importance of care work, whether paid or unpaid, and its unequal distribution … gravely concerning situations, such as rising rates of domestic violence as people were confined to their homes. We … Gender Equality Index is on digitalisation, the future of work and most importantly, the consequences for gender …
… Lockdowns to contain the coronavirus led to spikes in domestic violence reports. In two new studies, the European … the pandemic. Yet persistent under-funding of shelters and domestic violence hotlines has resulted in sometimes patchy … remote working conditions. Irish courts have prioritised domestic violence cases and expanded remote hearings. The …
… of people were confined to their homes, either unable to work or continuing virtually. This excludes workers … large share of undeclared employment, especially in the domestic care sector. In 2018, women made up: 93 % of child … % of personal care workers in health serviceS [4] 95 % of domestic cleaners and helpers[5] These professions are some …