HOUSEWIVES, TOO, DESERVE SOCIAL PROTECTION

For women, their responsibilities to care for children and domestic chores are among the most significant barriers to them entering the labour force.

COUNTRIES all over the world have made commendable progress in implementing social security interventions over the years.

However, the International Labour Organisation recently reported that 53% of the world’s population is still uncovered and is at risk of being excluded from social protection programmes, especially so among women and domestic workers.