4 Everyday Brings a New Livelihood: Women’s Economic Empowerment in Yemen Across the board, the women, families, and representatives of organizations working in the field of women’s economic empowerment interviewed in the course of this research acknowledged that the challenges facing women workers are many and can sometimes be overwhelming. [...] The prevailing cultural, tribal, and religious beliefs in Yemen have resulted in various protective and restrictive measures imposed on women and girls.[70] The imposition of a mahram, a practice that emerged in Muslim countries during the 11-14th centuries[71] which requires women to travel with a male family relative, has rooted cultural, religious, and political dimensions in Yemen. [...] In implementing such interventions with women, the following ideas can be utilized to strengthen the impact of such activities: • Gender and market analysis are essential to calibrate project activities to the location being targeted, tailored to the sector of activity, and integrating the needs and inputs from women in the area.[136] • Avoid just targeting women in interventions and make sure to. [...] The Union of Small Project Owners in Aden which had nearly 1,200 business women as members as of 2022, providing them with a range of services and facilitating their efforts to navigate patriarchal norms, government regulations, and the dynamic security situation.[158] • Partnering with the Private Sector: The private sector is a critical element in the economy. [...] Support youth-led efforts in advocacy and communications promoting the positive role of women in the economy, disseminating success stories and role models in recognition of the contributions of men and women to positively impact their society.
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Table of Contents
- Executive Summary 4 3
- I. Introduction 7 3
- II. Challenges Womens Economic Empowerment 13 3
- III. Strengthening Womens Economic Interventions 29 3
- IV. Conclusion 41 3
- V. Recommendations 44 3
- Annex A Resources Consulted 47 3
- Select Recommendations 5
- Introduction 7
- 1 .1 Context of Womens Economic Empowerment in Yemen 9
- 1 .2 Methodology 11
- Challenges Womens Economic Empowerment 13
- 2 .1 Implementation Challenges 14
- 2. 2 Individual Constraints 15
- Hig h Levels of Illiteracy 15
- Lac k of Confidence and Self-Esteem 16
- Inf ormal Employment 16
- 2. 3 Household Dynamics 17
- Gender-Based Violence 17
- Con flict and Mental Health 18
- Household Responsibilities and Decision-Making 19
- Priori tizing Boys Education 21
- 2.4 C u ltural and Community Barriers 21
- Worsening Mobility Constraints 22
- Effect of Restrictive Environments on Womens Entrepreneurship 23
- Weakened Civil Society and Curbs on Female-Led CSOs 24
- 2.5 Bro ader Context Limitations 24
- Anti-Western Narratives 24
- Weak Infrastructure Governance and Rule of Law 25
- Barriers to Banking and Micro-Finance 27
- Shortcomings in Current Programming 28
- Strengt h ening Womens Economic Interventions 29
- Growing Acceptance of Women Working 30
- 3.1 Tips t o Improve Cash and Livelihood Interventions 31
- 3.2 Women s Entrepreneurship Opportunities 33
- Fostering an Ecosystem Approach 34
- Harnessing Positive Trends 36
- 3.3 The Inno vations Sector ICT Digitization and Green Technologies 37
- Digital Shift and Opportunities for Women 37
- Hope from Green Technologies 38
- Conclusi o n 41
- Recommen dati ons 44
