… and the Covid-19 pandemic is likely to increase the poverty risk for them and their children, making it harder to … the EU. Unpaid work is a major reason behind old-age poverty among women. Second, it is important that people have …
… efficiency can contribute to reducing the level of energy poverty– especially for single-parent households, which are … Single-female households are worst affected by energy poverty (11.3 %), followed by single-male households (9.4 %). … two people from a non-EU migrant background are at risk of poverty and social exclusion, and half of migrant women are …
… bigger gender pension gap. Data shows a higher risk of poverty for women pensioners in most Member States. The risk of poverty is highest in Bulgaria and the Baltic countries, …
… work outside the home and they experience a higher risk of poverty. Due to gender stereotypes, the bulk of caring … men with disabilities (28 %). This increases their risk of poverty, which is 21 % compared to 16 % for women without …