… 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 it home. We need to talk about unpaid care. Differently. Because the reality is just not working …
… violence, the Index 2022 ’s thematic focus on unpaid care, the twin green and digital transitions and the … gaps regarding work life balance policies and informal care. With regards to Member States, we also intend to visit … survey on the gendered use of time when it comes to unpaid care and social activities. These findings will be published …
… Council in Brussels on 8 December 2022 on why the European Care Strategy offers much needed hope for the future. Dear … a very positive move for gender equality. The Care Strategy . A strategy, which if adopted, offers much … equality in Europe, we included a survey which focused on care in the pandemic. While more men stepped up and used …
… 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, long-term care and housework. Starting with a broad overview - the …
… of a questionnaire which explores the share of informal care in the household for two time periods, before the … dedicated to- and distribution of- paid work and unpaid care (children/grandchildren, older people, or people with … activities due to health problems and/or with disabilities care, and housework) within the household Working …
… almost fourfold between these ages. And then when care enters the picture, the gender pay gap is aggravated. Due to unshared unpaid care responsibilities, the highest gender pay gap is found … unpaid work; They take longer career breaks often due to care responsibilities; Women are also more likely to choose …
… for the parents, a primary school for the twins, a day-care for the two-year old and with whatever space remains, … alongside other demands like housework or long-term unpaid care. It all adds up. And if it’s not shared equally, it … the laundry, an important work project, then taking care of home-schooling and then cooking dinner – and just …
… which this year focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic and care – published this October 2022. “This is the kind of … when it is not fairly shared or when good and affordable care systems do not exist”, says EIGE’S Director, Carlien … Scheele. The report takes a deep dive into three types of care – childcare, long-term care and housework – and assesses …
… policies, but also wants to be at the forefront of care. She highlighted how the state care system in Spain is a strategic economic sector but needs … And then to commit to action.” “And balancing care responsibilities more equally between men and women is a …
… that they are mainly young, highly educated, and taking care of children – in particular if they are women. Indeed, … and data entry. Having more men being paid to take care of children and people’s homes can help chip away at …