Securing Economic Rights For Informal Women Workers – Developing Leadership and Business Skills for Informal Women Workers in Fair Trade
Women in Africa are estimated to provide over 80 per cent of the labour in agriculture, yet often women do not see any income from the sale of products they grow. Many engage in craft production to generate additional income to provide for basic needs. Fair Trade actively targets poor producers and offers an alternative means of livelihood, serving as a vehicle for poverty reduction and women’s economic empowerment.
The Securing Economic Rights for Informal Women Workers project seeks to address findings that women producers remain unaware of their rights, are largely unrepresented in consultations and policy forums, and are under-represented in governance structures. Many still lack information on market opportunities and knowledge of marketing and market requirements. There is a need for increased recognition of women as skilled workers who make a significant contribution to their household and national economies.
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