Gender parity is essential for economic recovery: These five investments will quicken the pace

Jun 21, 2023

Gender parity: First the pandemic and now economic shocks have had a disproportionate impact on women. Image: Photo by Vonecia Carswell on Unsplash

Silja Baller

Head of Mission, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, World Economic Forum

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