The Booklet Why we care about care? A collection of essays on Care Economy  came about within the framework of the learning activities implemented by the UN Women Training Centre with the objective of developing a body of work on the ‘Care Economy.’ The goal is to develop a more in-depth knowledge of the reality today of care-giving and care-receiving, how it is linked to the inequality between men and women, and how it fits into the current global development model. The Booklet showcases a selected series of outstanding essays written by training course participants from around the world.