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Has The Pandemic Set Us Back In Women Empowerment & Financial Targets?

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The past pandemic ridden year has caused a financial backfall for people all over the world – but the sad reality is that women have felt this pinch even harder. The pandemic-induced poverty surge will also widen the gender poverty gap – meaning, more women will be pushed into extreme poverty than men.
12 Aug 2021 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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