Women's vital voices. The costs of exclusion in Eastern Europe.

摘要: In the newly independent states of Eastern Europe low status women is hindering economic development and transition to democracy. The from communism capitalism has caused suffer diminished labor market access increased vulnerability crime (including trafficking in women) loss family-oriented social benefits exceedingly representation parliaments. These factors have combined produce striking feminization poverty evident many countries. Many countries also not yet established laws mechanisms protect sexual harassment employment rape or domestic violence. All this ignores fact that create essential elements political stability fuel economies because they are reliable employees innovative entrepreneurs. response formed new alliances some reached across enemy lines Bosnia) scores nongovernmental organizations. US responded by taking actions focus on womens enterprises such as directing management training farmers Albania Russia advocating creation microcredit schemes for women. supporting efforts harmonize national international policies legislation stop steps support develop leaders region. It best interest magnify voices who echoing values postcommunist Europe.