Shifting Gears to Unlock Equality: Empowering Women in the Gig Economy

Over the past two decades, the gig economy has transformed the global workforce by offering flexibility and autonomy. However, in South Asia, where 50% of online gig workers are based, women remain significantly underrepresented-making up less than 1% of ride-hailing and delivery drivers in India.
How can we change this?
In this insightful webinar, Safetipin, supported by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, unveils findings from the groundbreaking study, "Women Behind the Wheel: Gender in On-Demand Transport-Based Gig Work in South Asia."
This discussion highlights:
Key barriers women face in gig work, including safety concerns, high entry costs, and lack of legal protections.
Promising initiatives by public and private sectors aimed at fostering inclusivity in the gig economy.
Actionable strategies to create safer, more inclusive gig work environments for women.
The session features engaging insights from platform operators, researchers, and civil society organizations across the South Asia region, offering diverse perspectives on promoting gender equity in gig work.
Watch this recording to explore how we can collectively shift gears to unlock equality in the gig economy!
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