women and work

UN Women and the European Union have launched Women in Motion 2.0 in China, focusing on women’s skills, labour rights, inclusive workplaces and AI-relevant career support.

ASUSE 2025 shows women are becoming more visible as business owners in India’s unincorporated economy. The next challenge is turning ownership into jobs, income and opportunity for women.

India’s million-plus cities offer women more regular wage jobs and better earnings than the urban average. But MoSPI data also shows a sharp gender income gap and care burden.

Care work keeps the world running. UN Women’s latest care economy factsheet shows why investing in care systems can create jobs, reduce women’s unpaid workload and strengthen economies.

India wants more women in paid work, cities, factories and formal jobs. That growth story needs safe and affordable housing for women near opportunity.

A new Hybrid Work Study from Umeå University suggests hybrid work improved autonomy, leadership access and time control among white-collar employees, with women reporting the clearest gains.

The Global Unemployment Gender Gap reveals more than joblessness. Women’s access to work is shaped by care, safety, law, hiring bias and whether they are counted in the labour force …

Ashoka University’s finding that 73% of working Indian women leave jobs after childbirth should worry every employer. This is not only about maternity. It is about talent, care, bias and …

Which countries have the highest female workforce participation, and what explains their numbers? This article examines the latest global data, the policy lessons behind high participation, and why women’s work …

Women’s workforce participation continues to face barriers despite rising education levels. Flexible work policies and shared domestic responsibilities can help create sustainable career opportunities.