On the 11 March 2020, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.1 Other coronavirus outbreaks which have occurred include the 2002–2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), first reported in 2012. Outbreaks like these can impact sexual and reproductive health and rights in various […]
The University of Bath and IOD PARC captured the responses of Palestinians living in refugee communities to a range of COVID-19 public health measures. They found that participants had a good understanding of the virus and how it was transmitted but perceived the preventative health measures taken to be worse than the virus itself. This […]
To ask why COVID-19 hasn’t been deadlier in Africa is to suggest that more Africans should be dying. We need better questions… Nyabola, N. (2020, October 21). How to talk about COVID-19 in Africa. Boston Review.
Materials crowd-sourced from the FinEquity community on the issue of women’s financial resiliency as it relates to COVID-19 (or other serious crises). FinDev Gateway. (2020). Women’s financial resiliency as it relates to COVID-19.
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on political leadership around the world. Differences in how leaders address the pandemic through public messages have practical implications for building trust and an effective response within a country. Methods We analysed the speeches made by 20 heads of government around the world (Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, […]
The World Health Organization estimates that 2.2 billion people do not have access to safely managed drinking water services. This means as millions of people cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, they continue to lack access to clean water that is available from sources located on premises, free from contamination, and is available when needed. Water […]
In July 2019, Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was declared a public health emergency of international concern and neighbouring countries were put on high alert. This paper examines the intersections of gender, caregiving, and livelihood practices in Uganda’s border districts that emerged as key factors to consider in preparedness and response. This […]
COVID-19 arrived in the United Kingdom (UK) in February 2020, placing an unprecedented burden on the National Health Service (NHS). Literature from past epidemics and the COVID-19 pandemic underscores the importance of using a gender lens when considering policy, experiences, and impacts of the disease. Researchers are increasingly examining the experiences of healthcare workers (HCWs), […]
A literature review of the intersections of COVID-19 and gender in low and middle-income countries. We reviewed more than 300 peer-reviewed and pre-print articles, working papers, reports, and briefs to understand what research did (and did not) focus on in terms of women and girl’s health, gender norms and gendered social outcomes, economic impacts, women’s […]
This blog by Anamika Priyadarshini, Shiney Chakraborty, Madhu Joshi and Devaki Singh explores how woman leaders in Bihar are addressing the issue of domestic violence. The results are contradictory, with many woman leaders denying the existence of the phenomenon while simultaneously intervening to prevent it. The study demonstrates that social norms around gender-based violence are […]
We meet online every month to discuss key issues, activities, opportunities and ideas for collaboration. We have a long and growing list of resources on gender and public health emergencies.
We meet online every month to discuss key issues, activities, opportunities and ideas for collaboration. We have a long and growing list of resources on gender and public health emergencies.
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