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How can WTO talks on e-commerce benefit women? If only we knew

How can WTO talks on e-commerce benefit women? If only we knew

Sep 14, 2021 | Gender Equality, Human Rights Impact Assessment, International trade

E-commerce is touted as offering new and advantageous opportunities for women. But what do WTO e-commerce negotiations really hold for women’s rights?...

Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s Hard Gender Challenge

Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s Hard Gender Challenge

Mar 23, 2021 | Gender Equality, International trade

The appointment of the first woman WTO Director-General sends a strong signal that equality between men and women can be achieved. But to truly empower women, WTO leadership must address how trade can entrench or reduce structural gender imbalances in the economy.

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