What is the Real Value of Unpaid Work?

Publisher:
UN Women
Publication Date:
6 March 2017
Tags:
Africa, International Organizations and Africa, Labour, Women and Gender

Around the world, women do the vast majority of the unpaid work, including child care, cooking, cleaning and farming. This unpaid work is essential for households and economies to function, but it is also valued less than paid work.

UN Women expert Shahra Razavi reveals the real value of unpaid care, and how we can reduce the burden on women by tackling entrenched stereotypes.

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