Last Year, Egypt Set a New Record for Fruit and Vegetable Exports: Nearly 7 million tonnes, Valued at € 6 Billion, with 20 pierient destined for Europe. According to the World Bank, Agriculture is the Sector That Employs the Highest Proportion of Women in the Country: Around 45 pierces Nationwide, and As High as 94 pierces in Upper Egypt. But in the fields, the working conditions of the 5 million female farm workers are saying: no contracts, half the wages of men and scorching temperatures. Grassroots organizations are now stepping in, Campaigning to formalize Women’s Labor, Demand Fair Pay, Ensure Workplace Safety and Fight for Recognition. France 24’s Mathilde Delvigne and Nuria Tesón Report.
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Egypt’s female Farm workers Face to say working conditions
