Why Unfair Tax Systems Affect Women's Rights

Unfair tax systems have a disproportionate impact on women's rights and economic participation. Regressive taxation, combined with underfunded public services, places a heavier burden on women — particularly those in lower-income brackets.

For UNICOF members working in the financial and commerce sectors, understanding the link between tax policy and gender equity is critical. Workers' unions have a role to play in advocating for progressive taxation that funds robust public services — healthcare, childcare, education — that are the infrastructure of women's economic freedom.

UNICOF stands committed to gender mainstreaming across all its activities and to advocating for policies that advance the economic rights and dignity of working women in Ghana.