Women and COVID: Tackling Economic Inequality Through Recovery

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The women have borne the brunt of COVID-19’s devastating economic impact, as the pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities in the labour market, such as unpaid care and domestic work.

A recent UK Parliament Committee report reiterated this, noting that job protection schemes appear to have given little consideration to labour inequalities, and that investment is being focused on male-dominated sectors. 

At this event we discussed how equality can be placed at the heart of our economic recovery – through investment in a care economy; improved gender mainstreaming; and breaking down barriers to certain professions.

Part of Holyrood’s Scotland Recovery Series

This event is part of Holyrood’s Scotland Recovery Series.  Spanning a range of subjects related to Scotland’s recovery, the series engages key decision-makers and stakeholders in discussions about how Scotland can build back better. Attendees will be part of creating a more inclusive, just and sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.   

Assistant Professor of Global Health Policy
Coordinator
Policy and Parliamentary Officer
Director
Minister for Older People and Equalities
Chief Executive
Commissioner and Trustee
Communications and Engagement Manager

    Event Details
    This event is part of our Scotland: The Recovery series