World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action : WABA

WABA

Countries - F/G

F.S. Micronesia

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview: 60%, 1997.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 0 of 4 total.

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Sources of information

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview - BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF, February 1999
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.

Fiji

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview: 92%, 1997.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 3 of 27 total.
Length of maternity leave: 12 weeks.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): Flat rate.
Who pays? The Employer.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above): 27.

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Sources of information

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview - BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF, February 1999
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above) - UNDP. Human Development Report 1998

Finland

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes as of December 1998: Many provisions law.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 1 of 28 total.
Length of maternity leave: 105 days.
Length of paternity leave: 12.
Leave available to both parents: 3 years.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 80.
Who pays? The Social Security.

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Sources of information

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.

Relevant quotes from the ILO Report V (2): Maternity Protection at Work regarding: Maternity leave, Financing of benefits and Provisions for nursing mothers:

A woman to whom the Convention applies, on production of a medical certificate stating the presumed date of her confinement, is entitled to a period of maternity leave of not less than 12 weeks. TT, LTK and Federation of Finnish Enterprises: A Convention should not be adopted. The 12-week period could be included in a Recommendation. Central Organization of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK), Finnish Confederation of Salaried Employees (STTK) and Confederation of Unions for Academic Professions (AKAVA): The possibility of extending the leave to 16 weeks should be seriously considered.
The cash and the medical benefits should be provided in a manner determined by national law and practice.
The woman should be entitled to daily break(s) to nurse her child and the breaks should be counted as working time and remunerated accordingly.

France

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes as of December 1998: Many provisions law.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 0.
Length of maternity leave: 16-26 weeks.
Length of paternity leave: 3 days.
Length of parental leave (including maternity and paternity leave): 3 years.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 100.
Who pays? The Social Security.

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Sources of information

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Lengths of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.

Relevant quotes from the ILO Report V (2): Maternity Protection at Work regarding: Maternity leave, Financing of benefits and Provisions for nursing mothers:

A woman to whom the Convention applies, on production of a medical certificate stating the presumed date of her confinement, is entitled to a period of maternity leave of not less than 12 weeks. - National Council of French Employers (CNPF): No. Set a shorter minimum duration. - CFDT: Yes. To avoid pre- and postnatal illness and to strengthen mother-child relations to prevent mistreatment. - CFTC: Yes. The absolute minimum.
The cash and the medical benefits should be provided through compulsory social insurance and in a manner determined by national law and practice.
The woman should be entitled to daily break(s) to nurse her child and the breaks should be counted as working time and remunerated accordingly

French Guiana

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

Women as % of adult (15+) labor force: 38.

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Sources of information

Woman as % of adult (15+) labor force - The World's Women 1995, Trends and Statistics, United Nations. Social Statistics and Indicators Series K No. 12.

Gabon

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview: 32%, 1996.
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes as of December 1998: Measure drafted awaiting final approval.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 2
Length of maternity leave: 14 weeks.
Length of paternity leave: 10 days.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 100.
Who pays? The Social Security.
Women's share of adult labor force (% age 15 and above): 44.

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Sources of information

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview - BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF, February 1999
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.
Women's share of adult labor force (% age 15 and above) - UNDP. Human Development Report 1998.

Gambia

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview: 39%, 1996.
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes: Being studied.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 0 of 26 total.
Length of maternity leave: 12 weeks.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 100.
Who pays? The Employer.
Women's share of adult labor force (% age 15 and above): 44.

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Sources of information

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview - BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF, February 1999
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above) - UNDP. Human Development Report 1998.

Georgia

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview: 20%, 1992.
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes as of December 1998: Measure drafted awaiting final approval.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 5 of 92 total.
Women as % of adult (15+) labour force: 45.

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Sources of information

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview - BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF, February 1999
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Woman as % of adult (15+) labour force - The World's Women 1995, Trends and Statistics, United Nations. Social Statistics and Indicators Series K No. 12.

Germany

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes as of December 1998: Many provisions law.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 8 of 1000 total.
Length of maternity leave: 14 weeks.
Length of parental leave: 3 years.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 100.
Who pays? The Social Security to cealing employer pays the difference.

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Sources of information

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.

Relevant quotes from the ILO Report V (2): Maternity Protection at Work regarding: Maternity leave, Financing of benefits and Provisions for nursing mothers:

A woman to whom the Convention applies, on production of a medical certificate stating the presumed date of her confinement, is entitled to a period of maternity leave of not less than 12 weeks.
The cash and the medical benefits should be provided in a manner determined by national law and practice.
The woman should be entitled to daily break(s) to nurse her child and the breaks should be counted as working time and remunerated accordingly.

Ghana

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview: 19%, 1995.
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes as of December 1998: Measure drafted awaiting final approval.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 19 of 1625 total.
Length of maternity leave: 12 weeks.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 50.
Who pays? The Employer.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above): 50.

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Sources of information

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview - BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF, February 1999
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above) - UNDP. Human Development Report 1998.

Relevant quotes from the ILO Report V (2): Maternity Protection at Work regarding: Maternity leave, Financing of benefits and Provisions for nursing mothers:

A woman to whom the Convention applies, on production of a medical certificate stating the presumed date of her confinement, is entitled to a period of maternity leave of not less than 12 weeks. NCWD: Yes. If the child is declared medically unwell, the mother must be allowed time off. Ideally, provision should be made for extra time off until the child is 1 year old and the mother should not suffer penalties for absenteeism or loss of job. GEA: Yes. 12 weeks should be the minimum period for confinement. TUC: Yes. The current 12 weeks need to be improved in view of the emphasis on breastfeeding for six months.
The cash and the medical benefits should be provided in a manner determined by national law and practice.
The woman should be entitled to daily break(s) to nurse her child and the breaks should be counted as working time and remunerated accordingly.

Greece

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes as of December 1998: Many provisions law.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding:
Length of maternity leave: 16 weeks.
Length of parental leave: 3 months.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 75.
Who pays? The Social Security.

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Sources of information

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.

Relevant quotes from the ILO Report V (2): Maternity Protection at Work regarding: Maternity leave, Financing of benefits and Provisions for nursing mothers:

The cash and the medical benefits should be provided through compulsory social insurance.

The woman should be entitled to daily break(s) to nurse her child and the breaks should be counted as working time and remunerated accordingly.

Guyana

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes: No information.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 0 of 25 total.
Length of maternity leave: 13 weeks.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 70.
Who pays? The Social Security.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above): 33.

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Sources of information

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above) - UNDP. Human Development Report 1998.

Relevant quotes from the ILO Report V (2): Maternity Protection at Work regarding: Maternity leave, Financing of benefits and Provisions for nursing mothers:

A woman to whom the Convention applies, on production of a medical certificate stating the presumed date of her confinement, is entitled to a period of maternity leave of not less than 12 weeks.
The cash and the medical benefits should be provided through compulsory social insurance, public funds and in a manner determined by national law and practice.
The woman should be entitled to daily break(s) to nurse her child and the breaks should be counted as working time and remunerated accordingly.

Guinea-Bissau

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes:
Few provisions law.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 0 of 6 total.
Length of maternity leave: 60 days.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 100.
Who pays? The Employer/ The Social Security.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above): 40.

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Sources of information

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above) - UNDP. Human Development Report 1998.

Guinea

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview: 4%, 1997.
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes:
Few provisions law.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 3 of 35 total.
Length of maternity leave: 14 weeks.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 100.
Who pays? 50% Employer / 50% Social Security.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above): 47.

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Sources of information

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview - BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF, February 1999
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above) - UNDP. Human Development Report 1998.

Guatemala

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes as of December 1998: Law.
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 17 of 56 total.
Length of maternity leave: 12 weeks.
Length of paternity leave: 2 days.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 100.
Who pays? The Social Security 67% and the Employer 33%.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above): 27.

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Sources of information

National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.
Women's share of adult labour force (% age 15 and above) - UNDP. Human Development Report 1998.

Grenada

Current situation in the country regarding breastfeeding:

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview:
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding: 0 of 7 total.
Length of maternity leave: 3 months.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage): 100% for 2 months, 60% for 3rd month.
Who pays? The Social Security and the Employer.
Women as % of adult (15+) labour force: 49.

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Sources of information

Percent of all infants aged 0-4 months who were exclusively breast-fed the day before a survey interview - BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF, February 1999
National Implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes - This table was prepared with the assistance of the International Code Documentation Centre (ICDC). - Nutrition section, UNICEF, December 1998
Number of hospitals/maternities officially designated by UNICEF as "Baby Friendly," having fulfilled 10 criteria supportive of breastfeeding - Country Profiles (BFHI analysis report, Nutrition section, UNICEF), February 1999.
Length of maternity, paternity and parental leave -The World of Work, No. 24. April 1998; and for those not included there, Conditions of Work Digest: Maternity and work, Vol. 13, 1994.
Cash benefits for maternity leave (per cent of wage) and Who pays? - ILO. The World of Work, no 24. April 1998.

Woman as % of adult (15+) labour force - The World's Women 1995, Trends and Statistics, United Nations. Social Statistics and Indicators Series K No. 12.

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