WUNRN
SPAIN – FOR MANY THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY IS A CONTINUED
CRISIS - WOMEN
“The desperation among job seekers is now so acute that many accept work contracts that pay less than the country’s reduced minimum wage — often by agreeing on paper to work two days a week, but actually working many more unpaid hours, experts say. And some, returning to their old jobs, are finding that they must take huge pay cuts.”
Isabel Carrasco Granado resting at her apartment in Zaragoza. She found a part-time job earlier this year in a nursing home, where she was asked to work unpaid overtime. Credit Samuel Aranda for The New York Times
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http://www.unicri.it/in_focus/on/vaw_report
Direct Link to Full 259-Page 2014 Report:
http://www.unicri.it/news/files/VAW_draft_last_lowq.pdf
The Report: “The Impacts of the Crisis on Gender Equality and
Women’s Wellbeing in European Union (EU) Mediterranean Countries” was launched
in Geneva on 18 September 2014. This Report, prepared by the United Nations
Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and with the involvement
of researchers from France, Greece, Italy and Spain, includes the findings of
the gendered impact of the crisis and its consequences for women in the EU
Mediterranean Basin.
The financial crises and economic recession had a severe impact
on the EU Mediterranean Basin. The economic instability affecting many segments
of societies in the European Union’s Mediterranean Basin had a negative impact
on many people, particularly women. Historically, economic recessions as well
as socio-political instability have placed a disproportionate burden on women.
In many contexts women are more likely than men to be vulnerable, especially in
terms of working conditions. They are more likely to be under-employed or to
face difficulties finding employment. Very often women lack proper social
protection and have limited access to, and control, over economic and financial
resources. This study intends to address the gap in the research about gendered
impacts of the economic crisis at national and regional levels and to contribute
to the Post-2015 development framework.
The study is based on economic indicators of gender equality and focuses on domestic violence, discrimination, access to justice and welfare services. This new Report provides insights on the impact of economic downturn on women’s well-being and aims to support the future strategy for promoting women’s rights and gender equality. It explores possible strategies which can help to minimize risks and alleviate vulnerable situations.