Pandemic that prevents women from participating in work: W20 chair
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In all countries of the world, women face the risks of gender-based discrimination, work disparities, and private and public violence.
Jakarta-Efforts to increase women’s participation in work were hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in the loss of 5% of female workers worldwide in 2020, officials said.
“The G20 Summit provides an important opportunity to overcome problems and ensure an inclusive economic recovery by positioning the role of women as a priority for trials,” said Women 20 (W20). Handriani Uli Silalahi mentioned at the beginning of the W20 Summit. It was held on Tuesday in a hybrid format on Lake Toba, North Sumatra.
The W20 is one of the G20 Engagement Groups focused on discussing and promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality.
Therefore, prior to the G20 Summit in November 2022, Shirarahi called on G20 leaders to pay more attention to promoting women’s equality, safety and well-being.
“In every country in the world, women face the risks of gender discrimination, work disparities, and private and public violence. They must be addressed immediately,” he said.
The G20 Forum also helped women overcome ongoing structural and legal barriers to MSME and improve access to financial resources and networks, she added.
She said the G20 also needs to promote gender-based and equitable health care by ensuring affordable and accessible health services for women and girls.
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In addition, forums need to pay attention to the empowerment of local women and girls, who play important roles in agriculture, food security, natural resource management, and the local corporate sector.
W20 said women in rural areas often live in poverty, remain vulnerable to conflict and climate change, and face a lack of connectivity and digital services.
She then urged G20 leaders to encourage women’s empowerment as women with disabilities were systematically marginalized, hindering equal participation in the community.
As one of the G20 Engagement Groups, she plays a role in influencing global economic governance to promote economic growth, including gender, by prioritizing international peace and the protection of women and girls. Said that it can be done.
She further hopes that all parties involved in the Engagement Group will announce a communiqué on women’s issues to be passed to the 2022 G20 Presidency, President Joko Widodo, for discussions at the G20 Summit. Said that.
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