Women’s groups and the Taiwan government joined forces on International Women’s Day to address the issue of unpaid labor. In Taiwan, 80% of family caregivers are women, and many leave the workforce after age 45 to take on care responsibilities. Authorities say they plan to boost funding for elderly care, childcare, and family leave to help reduce the burden.
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00:00Women's groups are teaming up with the government on International Women's Day to highlight
00:05the issue of unpaid labour.
00:08In Taiwan, women make up about 80% of family caregivers, shouldering most long-term care
00:13responsibilities.
00:15While more women between 18 and 44 are now in the workforce, many leave after 45 to care
00:21for aging family members.
00:24Advocacy groups say women do three times more unpaid work than men.
00:28The government plans to boost funding for elderly care, childcare and family leave to
00:33help ease the burden.