Global Inequality Report – Burning Issues

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Oxfam is a confederation of 19 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty.

It focuses on the impact that unpaid and underpaid care work has on-
The prospects and livelihoods of women and girls across the world – and how that’s driving growing inequality.

Women and girls put in 12.5 billion hours of unpaid work every day.
From fetching firewood and water, to looking after children and the elderly, women often bear the burden of essential unpaid work.
Women in Uganda, Zimbabwe, India, the Philippines and Kenya spending 40 minutes more each day on activities like collecting water and fuel

6 SOLUTIONS TO CLOSE THE GAP

Invest in universal access to safe water, sanitation, universal childcare, eldercare and care for people with
End extreme wealth to end extreme poverty, by taxing
Legislate to protect the rights of all carer.
Ensure carers have influence on decision-making
Challenge harmful norms and sexist beliefs that see care work as the responsibility of women and girls.
Value care in business policies and practices, such as crèches and childcare vouchers, flexible working hours and paid leave.