New IMF research shows that women with young children, mothers, particularly less educated ones, have been the most adversely affected group during the pandemic.

Inclusion and gender

Chrystia Freeland and Kristalina Georgieva: Budgeting for Gender Equity

KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA

May 7, 2021

Women suffered large job losses during the pandemic and are coming back to work at a much slower pace than any other group. (iStock by Getty Images/SolStock)

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International Monetary Fund

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