Women's economic empowerment hinges on the assurance that quality and affordable child care is available so that they can go about the business of doing their jobs.
Globally, women's participation in the labour market has remained at around 52% for the last 20 years, according to United Nations. But women also bear most of the responsibilities at home, including caring for children or other dependants, cooking, cleaning and other housework.
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