Summary Latin America has been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 syndemic, including the associated economic fallout that has threatened the livelihoods of most families. Social protection platforms and policies should have a crucial role in safeguarding individual and family wellbeing; however, the response has been insufficient to address the scale of the crisis. In […]
INVISIBLE NO MORE Inequities faced by women healthcare workers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, + recommendations for action. Over 80% of the healthcare workforce in BC are women, and many are also racialized. These workers often fill ‘forgotten’ roles like care-aides, midwives, social workers, technicians, and food services + janitorial staff. Despite being critical for our […]
Abstract Primary or first-hand stigma, associated with sex work, sometimes disparagingly referred to as “prostitution” or “whore” stigma, was a fundamental cause of social inequities for sex workers before the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, courtesy stigma, or stigma by association linked with involvement with a stigmatized group, has long limited the ability of sex worker […]
seX & whY – Dr. Jeannette Wolfe seX & whY explores how biological sex and gender influence our brain, body, and behavior. Dr. Jeannette Wolfe showcases some of this fascinating science to help us better understand ourselves and each other.
How have the policy responses to Covid-19 increased gender inequalities? What can policymakers, employers or even civil society organisations do to mitigate the impact of these policies? Concluding its first research cycle, the RESISTIRE project is delivering a set of 8 factsheets to support policymakers, advisers, employers, and civil society organisations in understanding the social, […]
Essays on Equality – global and intersectional perspectives on the pandemic Produced by the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, the latest edition of Essays on Equality explores the gendered impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on a global scale. The essays take an intersectional approach, examining the pandemic experiences of different groups of women – including single mothers, […]
A compilation of policy analyses by the Women’s Budget Group on the economic impact of COVID-19 on women in the UK. Women’s Budget Group. (n.d). COVID-19.
Requests for help from people who can’t afford period products like pads and tampons have risen during the pandemic. Not only is financial support needed, but also access to menstrual healthcare and education, which have been limited by lockdowns and school closures. ‘Period poverty’ not only means that people who menstruate can’t afford products like […]
33-year-old Nirmala Solanki* of Bajana village in Surendranagar district contracted the coronavirus five days after her husband tested positive for COVID-19. She had to prepare his meals, give him medication on time, wash his clothes and his utensils. She could not follow the COVID-19 advisory of avoiding contact with articles used by the patient. The […]
Evidence shows that infectious disease outbreaks are not gender-neutral, meaning that women, men, and gender minorities are differentially affected. This evidence affirms the need to better incorporate a gender lens into infectious disease outbreaks. Despite this evidence, there has been a historic neglect of gender-based analysis in health, including during health crises. Recognizing the lack […]
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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