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Women Comprise Over 80% of Registered Unemployed in Ukraine
With women representing over 80% of those registered as unemployed, a new initiative has been launched to enhance their workforce participation in Ukraine.
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At a glance
- Women represent over 80% of registered unemployed in Ukraine.
- The new campaign "Yes, You Can!" is aimed at increasing women's workforce participation.
- The gender pay gap has widened since the onset of the war in 2022.
- Many young women are neither studying nor working, highlighting a critical demographic issue.
- The initiative supports retraining and opens new career opportunities in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Why it matters
This initiative is crucial for addressing the gender disparity in Ukraine's unemployment rate and fostering women's economic empowerment, especially in the context of ongoing conflicts. By encouraging women's participation in the workforce, the campaign seeks to strengthen the overall economy.
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Current Unemployment Statistics
The Ministry of Economy has disclosed that over 80% of registered unemployed individuals in Ukraine are women. In response, UN Women, in partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture, has introduced the "Yes, You Can!" campaign to motivate women to seek employment.
Goals of the Campaign
The "Yes, You Can!" campaign focuses on facilitating women's entry into the job market. The ongoing conflict has exacerbated employment challenges for women, making this initiative essential.
Employment Strategy Till 2030
The country’s employment strategy prioritizes the inclusion of women. Recent evaluations show that the gender pay gap, which had been decreasing before the conflict, is now widening. Notably, among youth aged 15 to 29, one in five is neither working nor studying, with nearly 70% of this demographic being young women.
A dedicated website, youcan.com.ua, provides resources and programs aimed specifically at women.
Importance of Women's Employment
This initiative aims to economically empower women and address the pronounced gender disparity in Ukraine's unemployment rates amid ongoing conflict. Boosting women's participation in the workforce is crucial for both individual empowerment and broader economic growth.
Practical Support Offered
The program offers tailored support focused on job training and access to professional opportunities in traditionally male-dominated fields like demining and energy.
Vice Minister of Economy Daria Marchak emphasized the importance of women's active participation across all economic sectors, especially given the labor shortages due to the war. She pointed out the need for better access to quality retraining and well-paying jobs to ensure economic stability.
International support for this initiative includes funding from the governments of Denmark, Canada, Croatia, and Sweden. This phase builds on the previous success of the campaign, which targeted the gender pay gap from 2024-2025.
Source: Ukrinform UA
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