World Bank: This is how COVID-19 has affected women's employment

Aug 10, 2021

Women, like these ones in an office, have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

The World Bank’s Regional Gender Innovation Labs (GILs) were in a strong position to provide evidence to support women's employment Image: Unsplash/ Christina @ wocintechchat.com

Jessica Gesund

Knowledge Analyst, World Bank’s Gender Group

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female workers are more likely than male workers to face temporary and permanent job losses in Latin America

Women in Latin America have been disproportionately burdened by job loss during the pandemic. Image: World Bank

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