They should also devise, enforce and strengthen effective measures to combat and eliminate all forms of trafficking in women and girls through a comprehensive anti-trafficking strategy that includes laws, prevention campaigns, information exchange and protection of victims. Some governments have introduced a variety of measures that address women's economic and social rights, equal access to and control over economic resources and equality in employment. Some have also addressed discriminatory and abusive behavior in the workplace and unhealthy working conditions, promoted entrepreneurship, and provided education and training. Nevertheless, many women still work in rural areas and the informal economy as subsistence producers and in the service sectors with low levels of income and little job and social security. They constitute 70 percent of the world's poor.
Women face a gender wage gap and lag behind men in income and career mobility.
The combination of care-giving in families and paid work still leads to a disproportionate burden for women. Governments must mainstream a gender perspective into key macro economic and social development policies and programs as well as promote sustainable development programs for women by providing skills training and equal access to resources, finance, credit, technology and markets. Women in power and decision-making An increasing number of countries are adopting affirmative and positive action policies including developing training programs and upgrading networks of women politicians, parliamentarians, activists and professionals. Governments and non-governmental organizations should encourage the nomination of more women candidates to legislatures including through political parties, quotas or measurable goals. They should also provide equal opportunities and favorable conditions for women of all ages and backgrounds into order to encourage their entry into politics at all levels.