Jessica Veloz

Jessica Veloz is a researcher whose recent work has highlighted the significant gender disparities in unpaid care work in El Salvador. Her findings, presented in a study by the Fundación para el Desarrollo de Centroamérica (FUDECEN), reveal that women dedicate an average of 38 hours per week to non-remunerated care tasks, in stark contrast to men, who contribute only 13 hours. Veloz emphasizes the impact of these inequalities on women's participation in the labor market, noting that many women attribute their inactivity to domestic responsibilities. Her research aims to bring attention to the critical role of care work in society and the need for policies that support equitable distribution of these responsibilities.