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** COVID-19 Gender Update
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[link removed] the latest updates on COVID-19 and gender equality, visit UN Women's dedicated In Focus pages:
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** TOP PICKS
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** [link removed] launches #HeForSheAtHome campaign
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Gender inequalities, particularly for women in the home, are becoming increasingly apparent during the pandemic. UN Women’s HeForShe initiative has launched the #HeForSheAtHome ([link removed]) campaign to inspire men to help balance the burden in their households. In sharing these stories of positive male role models from all over the world, we hope to inspire many more to do their fair share.

Learn more: HeForShe website ([link removed]) | News release ([link removed] )


** FROM THE FRONT LINE
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From where I stand: “The fact that domestic violence is not a criminal offence in Kazakhstan is hurting women during COVID-19 crisis” ([link removed])

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From where I stand: “I want to hug my daughter and take care of my parents, but this sacrifice needs to be made to keep them and others safe” ([link removed])

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Roses in the battlefield: Rural women farmers join the fight against COVID-19 in China ([link removed])


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** WHAT YOU CAN DO
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Video: 4 key actions to include women’s needs in the COVID-19 response ([link removed])
(Also available in: Español ([link removed]) | Français ([link removed]) )


** HIGHLIGHTS
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** [link removed]: Promoting positive gender roles in marketing and advertising
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In an effort to address the impacts of COVID-19, companies are developing a number of socially beneficial communications for the public. It is essential that these communications avoid harmful stereotypes and seek to depict positive and progressive gender portrayals. Produced by UN Women and UNICEF, this publication provides key considerations for businesses producing communications in the context of the pandemic. Read more » ([link removed])

Related link: Unstereotype Alliance ([link removed])


** [link removed] call to action for the private sector
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The private sector has a responsibility to use its power, influence and resources to protect the rights and physical and mental well-being of employees, as well as to ensure long-term business recovery efforts restore economic stability. During this time of upheaval, the Women’s Empowerment Principles are a great resource for the private sector to help them protect the most vulnerable groups. Read more » ([link removed])


** [link removed] dive: What do we know, what do we need to know?
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Disaggregated data will be critical to capture the pandemic’s full impacts. Even as new data and evidence is being gathered, clues about the differential impact for women and men are already clear from existing gender research, as well as through lessons from previous crises. Together, these provide a guide to what evidence needs to be collected now. Read more » ([link removed])


** [link removed]: Gender in humanitarian action
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This IASC handbook sets out the rationale for integrating gender equality into humanitarian action and provides practical guidance for doing so across sectors. The main objective is to support humanitarian actors in reaching all people affected by crisis. Read more » ([link removed])


** Branding: COVID-19 response logo and stamps
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[link removed] UN and TBWA Global paired up to create a COVID-19 response logo with a creative commons license that can be used by everyone on its own or coupled with your own organization's logo. Six icons were also created to depict six actions (personal hygiene, physical distancing, know your symptoms, spread kindness, solidarity, myth-busting) based on key WHO and UN messaging. More: Logo ([link removed]) | Stamps ([link removed])

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* UN open brief to the creative community on COVID-19: Share the latest crowdsourced content ([link removed])


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