Article - How “de-biasing” humanitarian organizations could lead to more gender-equitable programming during COVID-19 and beyond

Author(s)
Sharma, V. & Scott, J.
Publication language
English
Pages
1pp
Date published
30 Apr 2020
Publisher
Medium
Type
Articles
Keywords
Conflict, violence & peace, Epidemics & pandemics, Gender, COVID-19

An online article in 'Medium' that looks at the gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and response measures - evidence from previous infectious disease outbreaks demonstrates that underlying gender inequalities are exacerbated during crises (e.g. increased violence against women, reduced access to gender-based violence services and primary health care) and the early evidence about COVID-19 suggests similar  situations are developing across the globe.

Authors: 
Sharma, V. & Scott, J.