The working conditions of women workers especially in Asia-Pacific remains
difficult and the level of discrimination and exploitation are bringing huge
impact in their lives. In Pakistan for instance, according to Kushbu, one of
the participants during the webinar, women works extremely for long hours with
little pay. Even the professionals like teacher, women teachers receive lower
salaries compared to men, so as the promotions.
Women are often left behind and basically, women workers normally
have little education compared to men due to many misconceptions and culture
thinking.
The poor and unhealthy living conditions of young women workers are
symptoms of low wage and lack of social protection women. Aya, from
YCW-Philippines shared during the discussion that domestic workers wage are
often insufficient to meet the basic daily needs. It also add pressure and
stress for the young women workers because of the expectation and obligation to
support their parents and the education of their siblings.
It was clearly seen during the webinar that there is a need to have
deep understanding on the situations of women workers in our society today. The
gender pay gap, lack of access to education and social protection, low salary,
discrimination at work and access to resources are one of many issues of women
workers today. A challenge that the IYCW need to respond and act.
The introduction of IYCW Gender Tool Kit during the webinar is one of
the strategy to develop our analysis and strengthen the action campaign of the
national movement and of the international coordination. It is one strategy to
organize young women workers in the workplace and in their community.
At the end of the two and half hour webinar, the participants
expressed the urgency to develop the process of action and educate both men and
women with regards to the gender issues.
For more information about the IYCW gender tool kit, please contact
the IYCW International secretariat (joci@jociycw.net)
or the IYCW-Asia Pacific Team (iycwaspac.org@gmail.com)
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