The National Council of Women's Organisations Malaysia says gender equality is critical for helping economies and societies prepare for the future. FMTNews Covid19 Virus Woman
July 3, 2020 4:14 PM
Speaking at a United Nations virtual dialogue in conjunction with its 75th anniversary, National Council of Women’s Organisations Malaysia president Sharifah Hapsah Syed Hasan Shahabudin said that while the government had done a lot, any advances in narrowing the gender gap remained “very meagre”. She said gender equality was not only about justice and fairness as it was also critical for helping economies and societies thrive and prepare for the future.
However she noted a silver lining to the situation in the increased digital uptake for working, learning, conducting business and socialising. “This lack of gender diversity doesn’t just contribute to lower innovation levels as the professional divergence has a compounding impact on the nature and quality of women’s employment and prospects, and will entrench gender gaps in the future of work.”On the supply side, she said, the government and private sector should intensify upskilling and reskilling efforts for women interested in expanding their skills in the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
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