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On tariffs, women workers and how trade narratives invisibilize the most vulnerable

On tariffs, women workers and how trade narratives invisibilize the most vulnerable

Apr 15, 2025 | Gender Equality, Human rights economics, International trade

New US trade tariffs are framed as being directed to countries. But what about the millions of people, and particularly the women, in the countries who depend on exports for their livelihoods?

Gender provisions in trade agreements: opportunities for the few or protection for the many?

Gender provisions in trade agreements: opportunities for the few or protection for the many?

Jun 1, 2021 | Gender Equality, International trade

As gender-related provisions in trade agreements become more frequent, we ask how well-suited they are to achieving gender equality objectives. We suggest that CEDAW offers a metric against which to measure their effectiveness.

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