[RFI] Mutare, Zimbabwe – In Zimbabwe, women and girls overwhelmingly bear the burden of domestic labour – costing them opportunities outside the home. New policies are being considered to recognise the value of this unpaid work.
Zimbabwe: Women in Zimbabwe Push for Recognition of ‘Invisible’ Domestic Labour
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