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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:  
Global | Africa | Americas & the Caribbean | Arab States | Asia & the Pacific | Europe & Central Asia  

TOP PICKS

UN Women and partners provide immediate relief to women and girls impacted by the Beirut blasts


Reeling from deep economic crisis, COVID-19, and now the blasts, Lebanon needs women at the centre of recovery plans. Read more »

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World Humanitarian Day, 19 August: #RealLifeHeroes


Around 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.

Learn more: 
Statement | Women's voices 
Join us in honouring the humanitarians who continue to help, save and protect lives even during the most challenging times. Share this thank you card and check out our social media package for more.

IN THE NEWS HEADLINES
The New York Times: The Key to an Inclusive Recovery? Putting Women in Decision-Making Roles

Interview with UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
Aftonbladet: Women save the lives of the rest of us in the pandemic

Op-ed [in Swedish] by UN Women Deputy Executive Director Åsa Regnér
TRT World: Tell me: A Shadow Pandemic

Video interview with UN Women Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Alia El-Yassir

FROM THE FRONT LINE
LGBTIQ+ rights: “Together, we are building peace and equal rights in our territories”
Women's leadership: "Organizations share the voices of women […] but we want to put our voices into action"
Migrant workers: “Women become migrants because they cannot find a job in their countries, so governments should think about their economic reintegration.”
Safe spaces: “Women support women. We understand and empower each other”
Gender-based Violence: “I am listening, I am with you.”

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

International Youth Day: Youth engagement for global action


Youth 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.

Learn more: 
In Focus | Global virtual event | Statement 
Youth voices for change: Are you listening?
I am Generation Equality: Maya Tutton, youth activist working to end public sexual harassment

PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES

Addressing human trafficking trends and consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic


Aimed 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 »

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