Twenty-two men own more wealth than Africa's 326 million women, says charity Oxfam International. Its annual report on inequality was released ahead of the World Economic Forum, which brings together many of the world's richest and most influential people
London Global inequality is"out of control" because of biased economic systems that exclude many women while allowing billionaires to amass huge fortunes that do little for society, according to Oxfam International.
The charity is calling on governments to implement policies that ease the burden on women who provide care for children and the elderly, often for little or no pay. Oxfam suggests higher taxes on the wealthy, and more spending by national governments on child- and health care. Oxfam's annual report on inequality was released ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, which each year brings together many of the world's wealthiest and most influential people.
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