COVID-19 shows why Japan cannot wait to act on gender equality

Efforts to get more women into the workforce have stalled

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Many women find that there are fewer professional opportunities available when they are ready to return to work. © Reuters

Makiko Eda is chief representative officer of the World Economic Forum in Japan. This article is part of the World Economic Forum's Jobs Reset Summit from Oct. 20-23.

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