Despite progress, the economic inequalities women face remain deeply woven into societies and institutions, which can exacerbate other challenges that they face, such as domestic violence. From inadequate social protections like paid parental leave and childcare services, which prevent women from joining or staying in the labour force, to higher tax rates for second – often female – earners, a range of policies are negatively impacting women’s lives.
UNDP’s Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions is a voluntary programme in over 100 public institutions in more than 30 countries. It helps institutions, from environment ministries to finance and tax authorities, strengthen policy reforms, better meeting the needs of women, in all their diversity.
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