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I grew up in a working class, migrant household, so tonight's #CSW68 event on "Advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in the context of poverty and migration" felt particularly impactful to me. The overall event discussed the value that migrant women bring, both to their home and migration country. It also questioned the financial and legal protections that are put in place for these women. Migration is often seen as a powerful tool for poverty reduction. Most of the times we think about this in terms of what migrant women are 'gaining' by moving from the global south to the global north. Yet at the same time, migrant women aren't seen as a profitable segment, which may lead to their exclusion from financial services. A representative from Women's World Banking showed an interesting case study that challenges this: Over 1.2 billion USD is sent home annually by Cambodian migrant workers in Thailand, over half of which are women. A second keynote speaker that captured my attention was the representative from the Women in Migration Network (WIMN), who put a strong case forward about the misconceptions we have about 'lower skilled, temporary workers' that migrate through short-term bilateral agreements. According to WIMN, these workers stay over 60 years in their migration country and do bring useful skills to their migrant countries. Such categories may be particularly harmful when considering labour rights and human rights. There's a lot more that was said during the event which a mere Linkedin post couldn't do justice, but hopefully this gives some food for thought Atonte Semira Tabitha Morton Rita Kastrati Petra Salarić Joyce Cheng Akua Opong CITP MBCS Hena Naranbhai Maria Rosa Torres Sejin Anjali Chorlton Maudlyn Akosua Awuku UN Women United Airlines UN Women UK #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #socialimpact
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5moAbsolutely! Great insights on the #CSW68 event. As a Latina immigrant myself, I resonate deeply with the discussions around the valuable contributions and challenges faced by migrant women. It's crucial to recognize the multifaceted impact of migration on gender equality and empowerment, and events like these help shed light on important issues often overlooked. Let's continue to advocate for the rights and recognition of migrant women everywhere.