OPINIONISTA: The rapid reopening of the economy does not empower women
Relaxing the lockdown to reopen the economy is antithetical to both empowering women and securing broader economic recovery. Opening the economy without the requisite, necessary social safeguards puts all working people, especially women, at risk....
Published By: dailymaverick - 2 days ago
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