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Figure 3: The Percentage of Unpaid Workers among Regions by Educational Status
in Egypt 2015

Figure 4 shows that the highest proportion of unpaid workers is among
married people as it reaches about 80% in upper Egypt then decreases slightly
in urban governorates and lower Egypt (74% against 73% respectively). This
might be due to more concerns in family responsibilities such as caregiving
that makes a major contribution to human development, particularly by
offering personalized care for family members.

Figure 4: The Percentage of Unpaid Workers among Regions by Marital Status in
Egypt 2015

Figure 5 represents the inverse relation between unpaid work and work status.
The highest proportion of unpaid workers is among the unemployed and it
reaches its peak among urban governorates by about 80% then declines to
about 72% in upper Egypt and 70% in lower Egypt. When people undertake
care responsibilities and stay out of the labour force, they make large
sacrifices, perhaps missing the chance to expand their capabilities in the
workplace. They also often compromise their economic independence and
personal autonomy, which can be crucial for them and their children. (UNDP,
2015)

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