Women frontline workers in Yemen are crucial for delivering cash transfers and responding to the needs of women and girls. They take on both substantial responsibilities and personal risk, operating in a context of enduring conflict, deep poverty and unequal norms. Many juggle paid roles with heavy domestic duties. Their pay is inadequate and unpredictable, while their contracts are short-term and insecure, with few opportunities for promotion. Moreover, their personal well-being is largely overlooked. Improving social assistance in Yemen requires better pay, leadership opportunities, and targeted occupational safety, mental health support and training for women frontline workers.
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