John, the myth of COVID-19 being the "great equalizer" has been clearly disproven. The reality is that the impact this pandemic has on each of us will depend on factors like where we live, what job we have, the color of our skin, our age, and our gender. 

When it comes to gender equality, the pandemic is setting back decades of progress. Globally, women have lost their jobs at a faster rate than men and, in poor countries, girls are far less likely to return to the classroom when schools reopen. 

To mark International Day of the Girl tomorrow, we're highlighting the impact COVID-19 is having on girls and young women around the world. Here are five ways the pandemic is affecting girls' lives globally: