5.13 Gender: Working Out of Poverty

● Review of policies to promote equal opportunities and treatment of women in employment and self-employment, and as entrepreneurs.

● Examination of policies to support workers with family responsibilities.

● Promotion of the role of women in trade unions, employers’ organizations and community organizations. To learn more about this author, visit International Labour Organization's Website.

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