Women in Paraguay, as in most of the world, they have “less paid and lower quality work”, The deputy head of cooperation of the European Union (EU) in the country, Diana García, stated at a press conference.
“One of the main factors that prevents women from entering the world of work is the issue of unpaid work, domestic work and work in the house,” she added.
The official referred, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to the advances of the so-called Gender Action Plan in Paraguay.
This initiative is led by the so-called Europe Team, which includes the diplomatic missions of Germany, Spain, France, Italy and the EU accredited in the country.
Garcia, citing data from a survey conducted as part of the plan, revealed that women “they spend double the time dedicated to unpaid work”, which prevents them from training and “having the time to find a job”.
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He also drew attention to the statistics indicating that in the country less than 20% of women hold elected positions.
The situation is more dramatic for native communities: “there are no indigenous women” in these positions, he assured.
On the other hand, he warned that “trans groups suffer more violence inside their homes and public spaces than men”.
Official figures speak of three femicides per month in Paraguay, according to data released by the Violence Observatory of the Ministry for Women.
Referring to the Gender Action Plan, scheduled for the period 2021-2015, the EU ambassador in Asunción, Javier García, highlighted that it responds to the commitment to continue accompanying Paraguay “on the path to overcome the important gaps and restrictions of gender-based rights that affect women and individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity”.
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