USAID/Russia Awards New Grant for Women’s Empowerment Project

On September 29, USAID/Russia issued an award to the Moscow-based Institute for Comparative Labor Relations Studies for a project on “Women in the Labor Market.” The issue of women’s rights compliance in the labor market is increasingly critical given the current economic crisis, as women make up the bulk of the unemployed and low-paid populations. This three-year project will advance women’s economic and social rights, promote networking among women’s rights activists, and build the capacity of local NGOs to advocate for women’s rights. The project’s training campaigns and outreach programs are expected to involve over 3,500 people, including representatives of labor unions, community activists, local government officials and human rights ombudsmen in seven Russian regions.

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