Unpaid care work, lack of fair and job security, poor working conditions,
and limited opportunity to own and control land and inherit property are all
undermining women’s rights. Women can’t earn a living and take control of
their lives. When a woman doesn’t have the freedom to earn a wage, have
social security or own her own land or property, it affects everything – from
her ability to make her own choices to an increased risk of violence.
WEJUNET is empowering women to take control. Having an independent
income gives women more control and autonomy over their lives. They can
get an education, access healthcare or own a plot of land. This gives them
financial security and means they can feed their family and make choices in
their lives.
While the right to work is vital, women’s economic rights go beyond this.
Women have the right to an adequate standard of living. The right to food
and the right to housing. They should have access to public services such
as healthcare, education, social protection, VAWG services etc.