Brazil Can Boost Growth by Bringing More Women into the Labor Force

Brazil Can Boost Growth by Bringing More Women into the Labor Force

WASHINGTON DC, February 18 (IPS) - When Brazil’s unemployment rate dropped to 5.2 percent in November 2025—the lowest in a quarter century—it punctuated an impressive turnaround from the pandemic. Yet, while men’s participation in the labor market has returned to its pre-COVID trend, women have fallen behind significantly.

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