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COVID-19 Gender Update
For the latest updates on COVID-19 and gender equality, visit UN Women's dedicated In Focus pages:  
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TOP PICKS

Gender, climate and security: Sustaining inclusive peace on the frontlines of climate change


As COVID-19 layers crisis upon crisis in communities affected by climate change and conflict, gender-responsive action is urgently needed. This report offers a comprehensive framework for understanding how gender, climate, and security are inextricably linked. Read more »  

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WHAT OUR LEADERS ARE SAYING

Unstereotype Alliance and World Federation of Advertisers call on the ad industry to fight racism and inequality


"We face a moment of opportunity, made even more urgent by the impacts of COVID-19, to successfully rebuild societies that offer justice and safety to everyone. This industry has so much power to influence the beliefs that shape our society. I urge you to act now and not to waste your privileged position in society."  - Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka 

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Under-Secretary-General, Executive Director of UN Women and Chair of the Unstereotype Alliance, and Stephan Loerke, CEO, World Federation of Advertisers and founding member of the Unstereotype Alliance, call on ad agencies to champion equality and fight racism in advertising and media. Read more » 

IN THE NEWS HEADLINES
The Financial Times: What is the impact of the coronavirus pandemic? Global experts answer the big questions

Video Interview with UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
CGTN: Female leaders amid COVID-19

Video Interview with UN Women Deputy Executive Director Åsa Regnér
Le Figaro: «Nous n'avons pas la capacité de traiter des milliers de personnes en réanimation», pour la directrice de ONU femmes à Dakar

Video Interview with UN Women Regional Director of West and Central Africa Oulimata Sarr

FROM THE FRONT LINE
Gender-based violence services Across the Pacific, crisis centres respond to COVID-19 amid natural disasters
Budgets Municipalities in North Macedonia lead gender budgeting and planning efforts during the pandemic
Public policies Anti-corruption response to COVID-19 must include women

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ISSUE SPOTLIGHT
The varied impacts Voices of Palestinian women under COVID-19 lockdown
Natural disasters Women confront the dual impact of a pandemic and a tropical cyclone

PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES
The COVID-19 shadow pandemic: Domestic violence in the world of work: A call to action for the private sector
Regular resources enable a flexible and fast response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Celebrate Pride and support LGBTIQ+


June brings a newfound way of commemorating pride. With COVID-19 impacting our ways to gather and celebrate, pride month has gone digital to further advocate for diversity, intersectionality, LGBTIQ+ rights, as well as the community’s unique needs in accessing health services. Show your support and amplify #pride voices with UN Women’s content that you can download here.
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