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Women bear the brunt of caregiving, say advocates at forum

Published on 10 May 2025 11:12:59 PM

Women, especially those in the informal sector, continue to bear a disproportionate burden of caregiving, often at the expense of their careers, say women’s rights advocates.

At a forum, Polity executive chairman Nurul Izzah Anwar called for greater recognition of the care economy and structural support to ensure women aren't forced to choose between family and livelihood.
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Women, especially those in the informal sector, continue to bear a disproportionate burden of caregiving, often at the expense of their careers, say women’s rights advocates.

At a forum, Polity executive chairman Nurul Izzah Anwar called for greater recognition of the care economy and structural support to ensure women aren't forced to choose between family and livelihood.
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news, thestartv, the star, womens rights, advocates, burden, caregiving, informal sector, nurul izzah anwar, gender equality