… delivered this speech at an event organised by EIGE and UN Women Germany on 15 October 2020. In March this year, EIGE … to climate change, we examined how the situation of women had evolved since 1995. I couldn’t wait to go to New … in the labour market. In the EU, 86 % of personal care workers are women. Although we know such jobs are essential, …
… 100, with a score of 100 signifying full equality between women and men. The Index also looks at intersecting … which examines the situation of different groups of women and men, based on family type, level of education, … Even though women represent the majority of healthcare workers, decisions have been taken mostly by men. The …
… pandemic. The economic fallout is lasting longer for women, while life expectancy for men has dropped. Our Index … leaders tackle the different effects of the pandemic on women and men and alleviate the unequal short and long-term … face a higher risk of contracting the virus. Healthcare workers also faced acute mental distress during the pandemic …
… future are increasingly digital, we need to ensure that women and girls occupy their fair share of this sector and … to see it through and fully implemented to ensure that women and men can be free, will thrive and lead,” said Helena … sector, there is a lack of men. They make up just 15 % of workers in nursing, midwifery and personal care in health …
… ages. Most professionals in the formal care sector are women and their working conditions are often very demanding. … the pandemic, people showed their appreciation for care workers by clapping nightly across the EU. But we must also … shortage of home-based long-term care services mean that women often pick up the burden of unpaid care at home. This …