KTN News: Valuing Care Work
A deep dive into Kenya’s care economy featuring policymakers and caregivers calling for systemic recognition. Related Features Kenya Marks International Day of Care and Support Kenya celebrated the second UN International Day of Care and Support in Nairobi, recognizing domestic workers’ vital contributions and advocating for better working conditions. Women Legislators Push for National Care […]
Women Legislators Push for National Care Policy
Kenyan women leaders demand policy implementation to formalize care work, highlighting its economic value and gender equity potential. Related Features Kenya Marks International Day of Care and Support Kenya celebrated the second UN International Day of Care and Support in Nairobi, recognizing domestic workers’ vital contributions and advocating for better working conditions.KTN News: Valuing Care […]
Kenya Marks International Day of Care and Support
Kenya celebrated the second UN International Day of Care and Support in Nairobi, recognizing domestic workers’ vital contributions and advocating for better working conditions. The event brought together policymakers, activists, and care workers to discuss the importance of recognizing and valuing care work, which is predominantly performed by women. The discussions focused on the need […]
Women-Led Climate Solutions: The Untapped Potential
Women in Africa are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet they are also pivotal agents of resilience and innovation. Despite comprising 80% of climate-displaced populations (UNEP, 2022), women receive less than 0.2% of global climate funding. ICRW Africa’s research highlights the urgent need to invest in women-led climate solutions. The Gender-Climate Nexus ICRW Africa’s Evidence-Based […]
 How Social Norms Shape Women’s Economic Opportunities
Gender disparities in economic participation are deeply rooted in social norms that dictate traditional roles for men and women. Across sub-Saharan Africa, these norms often restrict women’s access to education, asset ownership, and leadership positions, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. The Role of Norms in Economic ExclusionStudies by the World Bank reveal that discriminatory […]
Why Africa’s Care Economy Is the Backbone of Development
The care economy—encompassing unpaid domestic work, childcare, elder care, and other household responsibilities—forms the invisible foundation of Africa’s socioeconomic development. Despite its critical role, care work remains undervalued, underpaid, and disproportionately shouldered by women. According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), women in Africa contribute an estimated 40 billion hours annually to […]
