… different everyday life activities [1] . The respondents, women and men alike, ranked health services as the most … several population groups, such as lone parents, older people, migrants and people with disabilities, and … are related to the fact that women are at higher risk of poverty or social exclusion than men when they reach old age …
… and (dis)ability influence income disparities between women and men. While income gaps are less visible for couples … with the result that the gender gap is greatest among older people. Women aged 65 years or older receive 1.934 PPS … gender gaps in this area result in a higher risk of poverty among pension-age women. Single women face the …
… unpaid care during the COVID-19 crisis – particularly by women – has put a spotlight on long-standing gender … since 2014. The gender gap among people aged 16 years or older was 925 purchasing power standard (PPS) [2] in 2019, … Without appropriate income support, the feminisation of poverty will accelerate post pandemic. Domain of knowledge …
… outcomes. As reasons for unequal health outcomes between women and men vary, this chapter examines the role of social … population health, such as a gender gap in the health of older people, is more evident in gender-unequal countries … gaps in employment, pay and pensions to prevent old-age poverty and social exclusion, especially among women …
… to lift at least 20 million people out of the risk of poverty or social exclusion. Since then, the total number of women and men at risk of poverty or social exclusion has … or rot in window frames or floors [2] . Although older people are less exposed to poverty than younger …
… has been noticeable progress in the EU towards increased women’s employment rates, lower risks of poverty for both women and men, improved gender balance in … for vulnerable groups of women, including younger and older cohorts, lone mothers with dependent children, and …
… labour market specifically, as it raises questions about women’s exposure to the risk of poverty, access to decision-making and political … investment in quality care infrastructure for children, older people and people with disabilities, and the …
… Women’s economic empowerment is central to realising women’s … more inclusive economic growth and the eradication of poverty and social exclusion. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable … for vulnerable groups of women, including younger and olderwomen, lone mothers, and women from migrant communities …
… is a risk that the fragile gains achieved with regard to women’s independence in the past decade will be rolled back. … living in couples with children, and lone mothers. The poverty gender gap has increased in 14 Member States since … in the EU. The engagement of women and men (aged 15 or older) in formal or non-formal education and training …
… the intervention area (i.e. the analysis of differences in women’s and men’s situations and needs – in their diversity – … for other dependants Fight the exclusion of, and poverty among, women Support the protection of parents and … face different situations, and have different needs, from olderwomen. All calls for proposals must explain how the …
… the situation of LGBTQI* people and Roma and Muslim women in areas where statistics are available. Convergence … those aged 65 or more, but also to increased exposure to poverty for women in retirement. Domain of knowledge The … work: almost 38 % take care of children, grandchildren, older people and/or people with disabilities every day for …
… of dual-earning and single-headed families as more women work outside of the home and not all families have … caring for or educating their children or grandchildren or older people/people with disabilities, every day for 1 hour … independence. It is a key factor in women’s higher risk of poverty in older age (see Chapter 3). Footnotes [1] Building …
… Rising long-term care needs keenly felt by women The EU is currently experiencing unprecedented … market, also increases their risk of economic dependency, poverty and social exclusion. In the EU, almost one in every … LTC in the EU [4] . At EU level, the informal LTC rate for older people and/or people with disabilities was 15 % for …
… Despite growing population income and women’s continuing gains in education and employment, gender gaps in pay ensure poverty is mostly concentrated in families where women are … often perceived as a ‘family’ choice, poverty rates among older people reflect the adverse impact on women’s individual …
… segregation and other gender inequalities in employment. Women not only remain over-represented in education, human … (which accounts for women’s and men’s exposure to poverty and income inequality among women and men) scored … from more vulnerable backgrounds, such as migrant, Roma or olderwomen, is needed and would provide a better basis for …