Women in Myanmar face significant economic challenges amidst crisis (opens original article in a new tab)

Women in Myanmar face significant economic challenges with low incomes, high unemployment, and limited assets, according to a UNDP and UN Women report.

• Women in Myanmar earn a median monthly income of 275,000 kyat ($63) compared to men's 350,000 kyat ($80)
• 42% of women report no income, double the rate for men, with women earning 79% of what men earn
• Garment sector employment dropped 50% since 2021, with 69% of workers earning less than 5,000 kyat/day