30 min
Episode 4: Nisha Arunatilake on Women's Access to Decent Work Econ-on-Mics
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In this episode, Nisha Arunatilake shares her insights on women's access to decent work in Sri Lanka. In conversation with her colleague Lakmini Fernando, she delves into social and legal barriers - including workplace discrimination, maternity leave, and the poor coverage of labour laws - that might restrict women's participation in such work. She discusses how providing access to childcare and public transport, as well as introducing legislature which makes workplaces inclusive of women, can be a step towards facilitating female labour force participation.
Dr Arunatilake's study is part of a group of studies conducted in 6 countries - including Peru, Brazil, Senegal, Kenya, and the Philippines. These studies are available for interested listeners to read and learn more about the issue on a global scale.
In this episode, Nisha Arunatilake shares her insights on women's access to decent work in Sri Lanka. In conversation with her colleague Lakmini Fernando, she delves into social and legal barriers - including workplace discrimination, maternity leave, and the poor coverage of labour laws - that might restrict women's participation in such work. She discusses how providing access to childcare and public transport, as well as introducing legislature which makes workplaces inclusive of women, can be a step towards facilitating female labour force participation.
Dr Arunatilake's study is part of a group of studies conducted in 6 countries - including Peru, Brazil, Senegal, Kenya, and the Philippines. These studies are available for interested listeners to read and learn more about the issue on a global scale.
30 min