UK-Based Sightsavers International Urges to Close Gender Employment Gap for Disabled

• Sightsavers International cites World Bank’s figures showing global GDP’s increase to $127 trillion
• The agency mentions about the rise of female employment at the same rate as men

A British nongovernmental agency, Sightsavers International has cited that the figures that has been published by World Bank, showing that the global GDP’s increase from $106 trillion to $127 trillion with the rise of female employment at the same rate as men. These statements have been specified during the recognition of International Women’s Day.

The agency also states that the failure towards closing gender employment gaps decreases the economic growth of a country by 20 percent on an average. In addition, females come across numerous challenges in many countries when looking out for employment or starting a new business.

Moreover, a 41-year-old beautician from Zimbabwe Michelle Madau is currently living with a brittle-bone disease osteogenesis imperfecta. And despite having this disorder, she continues to help others like her to run a business.

Sharing her overview, Michelle says, “I am mentoring the upcoming beauticians who are disabled and I am availing myself, making sure I am there when needed, speaking to them, helping them build up their own businesses. Of course, not all of them are in the beauty industry; whichever line of business I am familiar with, I am always there to assist them because I also want to see them win, just like I am winning right now.”

Furthermore, another 29-year-old girl Lydia Rosasi who work at office of the Kenyan government spokesperson shares her story, stating, “For me, one of the greatest pillars in terms of navigating this double bias has been education and skills development. This has been the crucial thing that has kept me afloat as I go through these challenges. For example, in 2021, I joined the IT Bridger Academy and at that time the digital skills were gaining a lot of prominence in the job market. So it gave me confidence and the capabilities that opened my doors. And then I have found supportive mentors and leaders who have been very important.”