ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2023/TP.11
Country: Sultanate of Oman
Publication Type: Information material
Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development
Focus Area: Financing for development, Gender equality
Initiatives: Arab Digital Inclusion Platform, Realizing the rights of persons with disabilities
SDGs: Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Keywords: Family welfare, Gender equality, Institutionalized persons, Laws and regulations, Maternal welfare, Non-governmental organizations, Oman, Persons with disabilities, Welfare economics, Women in development, Women's advancement, Care economy
Empowering women in the Arab region – Advancing the care economy case study: Economic empowerment of women and caring for persons with disabilities in Oman
April 2024
Women in Oman are responsible for most of the care work provided to persons with disabilities. While such work is essential for the well-being and dignity of persons with disabilities, its impact is significant on the economic empowerment of women. This case study focuses on the care work provided to persons with disabilities in Oman, in particular to children with disabilities. It sheds light on the legal and legislative frameworks, the reality of caring for persons with disabilities and the impact on women's economic empowerment, as it aims to push for the realization of the aspirations of all.
The study showcases the pivotal role of the family, primarily the mother, in providing care for persons with disabilities and presents the institutional efforts made to share responsibilities. It also identifies a set of challenges faced by caregivers in the Omani society, related to the family, service provision and the society, in addition to the challenges associated with persons with disabilities themselves. The study concludes with a set of recommendations at the legislative, legal and service levels and for raising awareness and knowledge about the issues of persons with disabilities and their impact on women's economic empowerment. It also proposes ways to implement the recommendations.
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Women in Oman are responsible for most of the care work provided to persons with disabilities. While such work is essential for the well-being and dignity of persons with disabilities, its impact is significant on the economic empowerment of women. This case study focuses on the care work provided to persons with disabilities in Oman, in particular to children with disabilities. It sheds light on the legal and legislative frameworks, the reality of caring for persons with disabilities and the impact on women's economic empowerment, as it aims to push for the realization of the aspirations of all.
The study showcases the pivotal role of the family, primarily the mother, in providing care for persons with disabilities and presents the institutional efforts made to share responsibilities. It also identifies a set of challenges faced by caregivers in the Omani society, related to the family, service provision and the society, in addition to the challenges associated with persons with disabilities themselves. The study concludes with a set of recommendations at the legislative, legal and service levels and for raising awareness and knowledge about the issues of persons with disabilities and their impact on women's economic empowerment. It also proposes ways to implement the recommendations.
