Women and Poverty
No. & proportion of heads of households on public assistance by gender
Source: Peoples' Association via Social Support Division,
Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports |
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Year 2005 |
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Female Heads of Households
947 (34.2%) |
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Male Heads of Households
1,825 (65.8%) |
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Total
2,772
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Source: Peoples' Association via Social Support Division,
Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports |
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Year 2004 |
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Female Heads of Households
895 (33.0%) |
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Male Heads of Households
1,819 (67.0%) |
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Total
2,714
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Source: Peoples' Association via Social Support Division,
Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports |
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Year 2003 |
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Female Heads of Households
860 (33.7%) |
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Male Heads of Households
1,691 (66.3%) |
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Total
2,551
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