Resources
This is a collection of resources from the Gender and Public Health Emergencies project and the Gender Working Group. You can search by year, country and type of resource. We hope you will enjoy reading this growing body of knowledge from around the world.
We have a wider collection of Gender and COVID-19 resources in this google document which is curated by Rosemary Morgan.
Abstract As with previous global public health emergencies, the COVID-19 pandemic has had distinct and disproportionate impacts on women and their health and livelihoods. As the leader in global public health, it is incumbent upon the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure gender is prioritized in pandemic response. We conducted a policy analysis of 338 […]
The overlapping impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerating climate disasters, and geopolitical conflict are a threat to gender equality and women’s rights across the globe. This report from UN Women and UNDP shows what governments can do now to prevent further rollbacks and recover lost ground, while enhancing resilience and preparedness for future shocks. Drawing on […]
In a fragile state like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the COVID-19 crisis highlights the structural inequalities that exist in all areas: from health and the economy to security and social protection. COVID-19 has created a number of upheavals in the daily life of the Congolese in general and in certain subgroups more […]
In ordinary times, adolescents undergo rapid physical, psychological, and cognitive developmental changes that create a critical window of opportunity in their lives. At this point of transformation, social and physical conditions can impact their health and wellbeing, and they need the greatest support and guidance in their health, education, social life. A huge proportion of […]
Background The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government response policies have significantly impacted the Canadian economy and lives of individuals. However, losses have not been equally felt. This brief spotlights the accommodation and food services (AFS) sector, particularly focusing on the impacts on women and immigrant workers. The accommodation and food services (AFS) sector is an […]
On this episode we are delighted to be joined by Dr Brunah Schall, post-doctoral researcher at Fiocruz Minas in Brazil, and Dr Julia Smith, assistant professor at Simon Fraser University in Canada. We hear from our speakers about the gendered dynamics of the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on research which has been conducted in Brazil and […]
COVID-19 and the gender paradox Back in 2008, David Fidler coined the term ‘the gender paradox’, which he described in the following terms: ‘We perceive that problems concerning women’s health . . . are growing at the same time that gender-informed analysis of global health issues has become more pervasive’ (Fidler, 2008: 148). He goes […]
This brief presents findings from a longitudinal study of 1,294 women and 744 men in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study explored the effects of COVID-19 in relation to food insecurity, domestic care, paid employment, mental health and household conflict. To study how these effects changed over time, we conducted three rounds of phone […]
This brief presents findings from a longitudinal study of 1,144 women and 825 men in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study explored the effects of the pandemic in relation to food insecurity, domestic care, paid employment, mental health and household conflict. To study how these effects changed over time, we conducted three rounds of […]
Abstract A growing body of research has highlighted the disproportionately negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women globally. This article contributes to this work by interrogating the lived realities of sixty-four women in the United Kingdom through semi-structured in-depth interviews, undertaken during the first and second periods of lockdown associated with COVID-19 in 2020. […]
On 26 March 2020 the Government of Bangladesh announced a complete ‘lockdown’ throughout the country until 30 May 2020 that included the closure of educational institutions, offices and transportation (Dhaka Tribune, April, 2020). This sudden lockdown led to job losses; 71% in slums and 61 % in non-slum areas. (The Business Standard, 2020). People who […]
Join us as we launch our Call to Action – setting out the necessary steps for a gender-just recovery and an informed response to future crises, which recognizes the disproportionate negative impact the pandemic has had on women, girls, and marginalized communities.
Abstract Social media can be both a source of information and misinformation during health emergencies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media became a ubiquitous tool for people to communicate and represents a rich source of data researchers can use to analyse users’ experiences, knowledge and sentiments. Research on social media posts during COVID-19 has identified, […]
This brief highlights findings from an online survey of 1,263 health workers within Brazil’s national health system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey findings show how race and gender intersect, shaping the experiences of health workers. Overall, Black women received the least resources and institutional support, while facing the greatest mental health impacts and instances […]
Key messages COVID-19 disease control measures contributed to an additional 320 million people experiencing food insecurity in 2020. Shocks to social and economic systems because of the COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions to global food systems, negatively impacting food security and nutrition for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. This brief describes global food insecurity […]
Abstract This study explored the associations among psychological well-being (PWB), self-compassion, psychological inflexibility (PI), and parenting stress (PS) in 242 urban Indian mothers of children 10 years old and younger in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Regression analysis revealed that greater self-compassion (SC), less PS, and greater psychological flexibility were associated with psychological well-being […]
Abstract As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts, it is becoming abundantly clear that future preparations for health resilience need serious rethinking. COVID-19 has shed light on the cracks in economic systems that have poorly prioritized investments in the care sectors, leading to shortages in health workers and exacerbating poor […]
Summary Gottert, A., Shattuck, D., Pulerwitz, J., Betron, M., McLarnon, C., Wilkins, J. D., Tseng, T. Y., & Interagency Gender Working Group Male Engagement Task Force (2022). Meeting men’s mental health needs during COVID-19 and beyond: a global health imperative. BMJ global health, 7(4), e008297. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-008297
Lessons for a feminist Covid-19 economic recovery: Multi-country perspectives Report: Times of crisis and renewal present opportunities for brave and innovative policy choices. Yet, despite calls to “build back better”, powerful actors around the world are showing little real vision. Written in collaboration with feminists and women’s rights organisations in four countries, Argentina, India, the […]
COVID-19 has reaffirmed that in the face of crises, social and economic fall-out is gendered. From the risk of job loss and economic instability to rising care responsibilities and the experience of violence inside the home, gender inequalities have tended to widen during the pandemic. While countries focus on health and mortality impacts of the […]
Resources
This is a collection of resources from the Gender and COVID-19 project and the Gender Working Group. You can search by year, country and type of resource. We hope you will enjoy reading this growing body of knowledge from around the world.
We have a wider collection of Gender and COVID-19 resources in this google document which is curated by Rosemary Morgan.
Abstract As with previous global public health emergencies, the COVID-19 pandemic has had distinct and disproportionate impacts on women and their health and livelihoods. As the leader in global public health, it is incumbent upon the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure gender is prioritized in pandemic response. We conducted a policy analysis of 338 […]
The overlapping impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerating climate disasters, and geopolitical conflict are a threat to gender equality and women’s rights across the globe. This report from UN Women and UNDP shows what governments can do now to prevent further rollbacks and recover lost ground, while enhancing resilience and preparedness for future shocks. Drawing on […]
In a fragile state like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the COVID-19 crisis highlights the structural inequalities that exist in all areas: from health and the economy to security and social protection. COVID-19 has created a number of upheavals in the daily life of the Congolese in general and in certain subgroups more […]
In ordinary times, adolescents undergo rapid physical, psychological, and cognitive developmental changes that create a critical window of opportunity in their lives. At this point of transformation, social and physical conditions can impact their health and wellbeing, and they need the greatest support and guidance in their health, education, social life. A huge proportion of […]
Background The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government response policies have significantly impacted the Canadian economy and lives of individuals. However, losses have not been equally felt. This brief spotlights the accommodation and food services (AFS) sector, particularly focusing on the impacts on women and immigrant workers. The accommodation and food services (AFS) sector is an […]
On this episode we are delighted to be joined by Dr Brunah Schall, post-doctoral researcher at Fiocruz Minas in Brazil, and Dr Julia Smith, assistant professor at Simon Fraser University in Canada. We hear from our speakers about the gendered dynamics of the Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on research which has been conducted in Brazil and […]
COVID-19 and the gender paradox Back in 2008, David Fidler coined the term ‘the gender paradox’, which he described in the following terms: ‘We perceive that problems concerning women’s health . . . are growing at the same time that gender-informed analysis of global health issues has become more pervasive’ (Fidler, 2008: 148). He goes […]
This brief presents findings from a longitudinal study of 1,294 women and 744 men in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study explored the effects of COVID-19 in relation to food insecurity, domestic care, paid employment, mental health and household conflict. To study how these effects changed over time, we conducted three rounds of phone […]
This brief presents findings from a longitudinal study of 1,144 women and 825 men in Nigeria during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study explored the effects of the pandemic in relation to food insecurity, domestic care, paid employment, mental health and household conflict. To study how these effects changed over time, we conducted three rounds of […]
Abstract A growing body of research has highlighted the disproportionately negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women globally. This article contributes to this work by interrogating the lived realities of sixty-four women in the United Kingdom through semi-structured in-depth interviews, undertaken during the first and second periods of lockdown associated with COVID-19 in 2020. […]
On 26 March 2020 the Government of Bangladesh announced a complete ‘lockdown’ throughout the country until 30 May 2020 that included the closure of educational institutions, offices and transportation (Dhaka Tribune, April, 2020). This sudden lockdown led to job losses; 71% in slums and 61 % in non-slum areas. (The Business Standard, 2020). People who […]
Join us as we launch our Call to Action – setting out the necessary steps for a gender-just recovery and an informed response to future crises, which recognizes the disproportionate negative impact the pandemic has had on women, girls, and marginalized communities.
Abstract Social media can be both a source of information and misinformation during health emergencies. During the COVID-19 pandemic, social media became a ubiquitous tool for people to communicate and represents a rich source of data researchers can use to analyse users’ experiences, knowledge and sentiments. Research on social media posts during COVID-19 has identified, […]
This brief highlights findings from an online survey of 1,263 health workers within Brazil’s national health system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey findings show how race and gender intersect, shaping the experiences of health workers. Overall, Black women received the least resources and institutional support, while facing the greatest mental health impacts and instances […]
Key messages COVID-19 disease control measures contributed to an additional 320 million people experiencing food insecurity in 2020. Shocks to social and economic systems because of the COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions to global food systems, negatively impacting food security and nutrition for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. This brief describes global food insecurity […]
Abstract This study explored the associations among psychological well-being (PWB), self-compassion, psychological inflexibility (PI), and parenting stress (PS) in 242 urban Indian mothers of children 10 years old and younger in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Regression analysis revealed that greater self-compassion (SC), less PS, and greater psychological flexibility were associated with psychological well-being […]
Abstract As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts, it is becoming abundantly clear that future preparations for health resilience need serious rethinking. COVID-19 has shed light on the cracks in economic systems that have poorly prioritized investments in the care sectors, leading to shortages in health workers and exacerbating poor […]
Summary Gottert, A., Shattuck, D., Pulerwitz, J., Betron, M., McLarnon, C., Wilkins, J. D., Tseng, T. Y., & Interagency Gender Working Group Male Engagement Task Force (2022). Meeting men’s mental health needs during COVID-19 and beyond: a global health imperative. BMJ global health, 7(4), e008297. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-008297
Lessons for a feminist Covid-19 economic recovery: Multi-country perspectives Report: Times of crisis and renewal present opportunities for brave and innovative policy choices. Yet, despite calls to “build back better”, powerful actors around the world are showing little real vision. Written in collaboration with feminists and women’s rights organisations in four countries, Argentina, India, the […]
COVID-19 has reaffirmed that in the face of crises, social and economic fall-out is gendered. From the risk of job loss and economic instability to rising care responsibilities and the experience of violence inside the home, gender inequalities have tended to widen during the pandemic. While countries focus on health and mortality impacts of the […]
