Women's social and economic empowerment (cases of Maldives and Moldova)

This article reflects the considerations on Women's Social and Economic Empowerment (cases of Maldives and Moldova). By aligning with the several international documents, countries have undertaken commitments to align national legislation and policies with the principles of gender equality and the protection of women's rights, including the creation of a supportive environment for the social and economic empowerment of women. Based on desk review, the autors highlights good practices and specific challenges in the field. Analysis of the coutries profiles, national legal framework, women's access to financial resources, women's participation in the workplace, governments' measures on supporting children and families with children, offer entry points to formulating concrete recommendations for increasing the efficiency of programmes addressed to Women's Social and Economic Empowerment in both countries. Despite the identifyed differences between countries (cultural and religious specificity, access to natural and financial resources), several good practices were identifyed, that can be useful for both coutries.