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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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** UN Women and partners provide immediate relief to women and girls impacted by the Beirut blasts
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[link removed] from deep economic crisis, COVID-19, and now the blasts, Lebanon needs women at the centre of recovery plans. Read more » ([link removed])
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* Lebanon flash appeal ([link removed] )
* Report: The Beirut Blast - What humanitarian response needs to know on gender ([link removed])
** World Humanitarian Day, 19 August: #RealLifeHeroes
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[link removed] the world, women play critical roles as first responders and leaders when humanitarian crisis occurs. As COVID-19 continues to ravage communities, the need to support women and women’s organizations in humanitarian action has become urgent.
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[link removed] us in honouring the humanitarians who continue to help, save and protect lives even during the most challenging times. Share this thank you card ([link removed]) and check out our social media package ([link removed]) for more.
** IN THE NEWS HEADLINES
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The New York Times: The Key to an Inclusive Recovery? Putting Women in Decision-Making Roles ([link removed])
Interview with UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Aftonbladet: Women save the lives of the rest of us in the pandemic ([link removed])
Op-ed [in Swedish] by UN Women Deputy Executive Director Åsa Regnér
[link removed] World: Tell me: A Shadow Pandemic ([link removed])
Video interview with UN Women Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Alia El-Yassir
** FROM THE FRONT LINE
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LGBTIQ+ rights: “Together, we are building peace and equal rights in our territories” ([link removed])
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Women's leadership: "Organizations share the voices of women […] but we want to put our voices into action" ([link removed])
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Migrant workers: “Women become migrants because they cannot find a job in their countries, so governments should think about their economic reintegration.” ([link removed])
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Safe spaces: “Women support women. We understand and empower each other” ([link removed])
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Gender-based Violence:“I am listening, I am with you.” ([link removed])
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** IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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** International Youth Day: Youth engagement for global action
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[link removed] and gender equality activists around the world celebrated International Youth Day through a virtual event on 12 August. The event featured performances by international artists and vibrant conversations about social justice, peace, and the impact of COVID-19 on youth.
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In Focus ([link removed]) | Global virtual event ([link removed]) | Statement ([link removed])
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Youth voices for change: Are you listening? ([link removed])
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I am Generation Equality: Maya Tutton, youth activist working to end public sexual harassment ([link removed])
** PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES
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** Addressing human trafficking trends and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
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[link removed] at providing lawmakers, civil society organizations and the private sector with effective guidance to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings, this report promotes a human rights-based, gender- and age-sensitive, trauma-informed, and victim-centred approach, now and after the pandemic. Read more » ([link removed])
** FROM UN WOMEN'S NEWSDESK
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* News: Stronger partnerships and investment needed to support women’s recovery from COVID-19 in the Global South ([link removed])
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