Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Equity is at the heart of progress

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March 8th 2023
Perspectives
Inform your discussions and decisions this week: today marks International Women's Day (IWD), a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year's theme is equity, and explores why equal opportunities alone are not enough if the playing field is fundamentally unequal.

Against this backdrop, understand why women are disproportionately affected by the lack of childcare investment, learn how migrant women are fulfilling unmet needs for long-term care and explore the role of sex and gender in brain disease outcomes. Plus, Zainab Salbi, co-founder of Daughters for Earth shares why women are critical to addressing climate change.
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Lack of access to affordable, high-quality childcare is one of the biggest barriers to women's opportunities to work. As the world faces a childcare crisis, an increase in investment and progressive policies are fundamental. How could this unlock short- and long-term development gains worldwide?
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Sustainability | Q&A
Voices: why women are at the epicentre of climate action
Zainab Salbi, co-founder of Daughters for Earth, explores the critical role of women in addressing the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises.
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Sustainability | data point
Spotlight on the care economy
Migrant women are fulfilling unmet long-term care needs for ageing societies, but at what cost? How can we create a more equal and socially sustainable world of work?
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Health | blog
Shrinking inequalities for women: the case for the brain
Brain disease among women is a growing global health challenge. How can we improve neurological outcomes for women?
Read here ➔
Health | index
The health inclusivity index
What are the barriers to accessible health services? Discover which nations have the most inclusive healthcare systems.
Explore the index ➔
Health | whitepaper
Enhancing patient-centred approaches to optimise care
Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Thailand, and its prevalence is rapidly increasing. How can long-term outcomes for women be improved?
Find out ➔
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