Resources
This is a collection of resources from the Gender and Public Health Emergencies project and the Gender Working Group. You can search by year, country and type of resource. We hope you will enjoy reading this growing body of knowledge from around the world.
We have a wider collection of Gender and COVID-19 resources in this google document which is curated by Rosemary Morgan.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate how COVID-19 prevention policies influenced the COVID-19 incidence in men and women. Methods: We conducted a retrospective longitudinal study using the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health and the Spanish Ministry of Health surveillance data for February 2020–June 2021 to explore sex and age differences in COVID-19 cases and testing. The […]
Abstract In addition to the direct health impacts of COVID-19, government and household mitigation measures have triggered negative indirect economic, educational, and food and health system impacts, hitting low-and middle-income countries the hardest and disproportionately affecting women and girls. We conducted a gender focused analysis on five critical and interwoven crises that have emerged because […]
ABSTRACT The gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, beyond infection and fatality rates, can be seen across a range of broader social and economic issues including care overload, domestic violence, unemployment and job loss, and housing insecurity. On the whole, government public policy in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has […]
This ready reckoner on intersectionality is primarily intended for students pursuing advanced university degrees in Public Health (e.g., Masters or PhD). The concept of intersectionality has gained immense traction in recent decades. Its popularity cuts across academic disciplines. It is also being increasingly used in policy and practice. It distils key information on the topic […]
Profissionais de Saúde da equipe expandida contra a Covid-19 da Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte Este relatório apresenta resultados da pesquisa “A Covid-19 na Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte: análise dos impactos sociais da pandemia entre profissionais de saúde” coordenada pelo núcleo da Fiocruz Minas como parte da pesquisa “Covid-19, risco, impacto e resposta de […]
Produção Legislativa e Grupos Minorizados nos dois primeiros anos da Pandemia no Brasil Esta nota técnica apresenta os primeiros resultados da pesquisa sobre a produção legislativa no período da pandemia COVID-19 diretamente relacionada a grupos minorizados (gênero, sexualidade, raça, etnia, classe, geração, dentre outros) nos anos de 2020 e 2021. A pesquisa teve a coordenação […]
Recognition of the differential effects of COVID-19 on women has led to calls for greater application of gender-based analysis within policy responses. Beyond pointing out where such policies are implemented, there is little analysis of the effects of efforts to integrate gender-based analysis into the COVID-19 response. Drawing on interviews informing a lived experienced approach […]
Este relatório apresenta resultados da pesquisa “A Covid-19 na Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte: análise dos impactos sociais da pandemia entre profissionais de saúde” coordenada pelo núcleo da Fiocruz Minas como parte da pesquisa “Covid-19, risco, impacto e resposta de gênero”, realizada no Brasil pela Fiocruz Minas e responde à colaboração internacional “Gender and Covid-19 […]
The objective of this research was to explore midwives’ experiences working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia, Canada. It is a qualitative study involving three semi-structured focus groups and four in-depth interviews with 13 midwives. The research took place during the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia, Canada from 2020-2021. Qualitative analysis surfaced […]
Key messages Pandemics tend to be accompanied by disparities in vulnerability and exposure to illness and health outcomes – including disease incidence, duration, and severity – between, and among men, women, and gender minorities. Individual and population health are influenced by biology (i.e., sex) as well as social environments, and different facets of identity – […]
Apresentamos resultados parciais da pesquisa “Pandemia de Covid-19 e práticas reprodutivas de mulheres no Brasil”, realizada pelo Grupo de Pesquisa RepGen1 como parte do projeto “Covid-19, risco, impacto e resposta de gênero”. Objetiva-se conhecer como a pandemia afeta a vida, a saúde das mulheres e o acesso aos cuidados e serviços de saúde, com ênfase […]
This brief presents the partial results from the research “COVID-19 pandemic and women’s reproductive practices in Brazil”, conducted by the Research Group RepGen1 as part of the project “COVID-19, risk, impact and gender response”, which aims to find out how the pandemic affects women’s lives, their health, and their access to health care and services, […]
This brief highlights evidence of the secondary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social-emotional well-being of women and girls in Kenya, especially their experience of violence. It draws upon the voices of marginalized women and girls on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The brief provides additional information beyond the survey responses to understand […]
Apresentamos resultados parciais da pesquisa “Pandemia de Covid-19 e práticas reprodutivas de mulheres no Brasil”, realizada pelo Grupo de Pesquisa RepGen como parte do projeto “Covid-19, risco, impacto e resposta de gênero”, que tem como objetivo conhecer como a pandemia afeta a vida, a saúde das mulheres e o acesso aos cuidados e serviços de […]
This brief presents the partial results from the research “COVID-19 pandemic and women’s reproductive practices in Brazil”, conducted by the Research Group RepGen as part of the project “COVID-19, risk, impact and gender response”, which aims to understand how the pandemic affects women’s lives, their health, and their access to health care and services, with […]
Abstract As with previous global public health emergencies, the COVID-19 pandemic has had distinct and disproportionate impacts on women and their health and livelihoods. As the leader in global public health, it is incumbent upon the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure gender is prioritized in pandemic response. We conducted a policy analysis of 338 […]
The overlapping impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerating climate disasters, and geopolitical conflict are a threat to gender equality and women’s rights across the globe. This report from UN Women and UNDP shows what governments can do now to prevent further rollbacks and recover lost ground, while enhancing resilience and preparedness for future shocks. Drawing on […]
In a fragile state like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the COVID-19 crisis highlights the structural inequalities that exist in all areas: from health and the economy to security and social protection. COVID-19 has created a number of upheavals in the daily life of the Congolese in general and in certain subgroups more […]
In ordinary times, adolescents undergo rapid physical, psychological, and cognitive developmental changes that create a critical window of opportunity in their lives. At this point of transformation, social and physical conditions can impact their health and wellbeing, and they need the greatest support and guidance in their health, education, social life. A huge proportion of […]
Background The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government response policies have significantly impacted the Canadian economy and lives of individuals. However, losses have not been equally felt. This brief spotlights the accommodation and food services (AFS) sector, particularly focusing on the impacts on women and immigrant workers. The accommodation and food services (AFS) sector is an […]
Resources
This is a collection of resources from the Gender and COVID-19 project and the Gender Working Group. You can search by year, country and type of resource. We hope you will enjoy reading this growing body of knowledge from around the world.
We have a wider collection of Gender and COVID-19 resources in this google document which is curated by Rosemary Morgan.
Objective: This study aimed to investigate how COVID-19 prevention policies influenced the COVID-19 incidence in men and women. Methods: We conducted a retrospective longitudinal study using the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health and the Spanish Ministry of Health surveillance data for February 2020–June 2021 to explore sex and age differences in COVID-19 cases and testing. The […]
Abstract In addition to the direct health impacts of COVID-19, government and household mitigation measures have triggered negative indirect economic, educational, and food and health system impacts, hitting low-and middle-income countries the hardest and disproportionately affecting women and girls. We conducted a gender focused analysis on five critical and interwoven crises that have emerged because […]
ABSTRACT The gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, beyond infection and fatality rates, can be seen across a range of broader social and economic issues including care overload, domestic violence, unemployment and job loss, and housing insecurity. On the whole, government public policy in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has […]
This ready reckoner on intersectionality is primarily intended for students pursuing advanced university degrees in Public Health (e.g., Masters or PhD). The concept of intersectionality has gained immense traction in recent decades. Its popularity cuts across academic disciplines. It is also being increasingly used in policy and practice. It distils key information on the topic […]
Profissionais de Saúde da equipe expandida contra a Covid-19 da Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte Este relatório apresenta resultados da pesquisa “A Covid-19 na Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte: análise dos impactos sociais da pandemia entre profissionais de saúde” coordenada pelo núcleo da Fiocruz Minas como parte da pesquisa “Covid-19, risco, impacto e resposta de […]
Produção Legislativa e Grupos Minorizados nos dois primeiros anos da Pandemia no Brasil Esta nota técnica apresenta os primeiros resultados da pesquisa sobre a produção legislativa no período da pandemia COVID-19 diretamente relacionada a grupos minorizados (gênero, sexualidade, raça, etnia, classe, geração, dentre outros) nos anos de 2020 e 2021. A pesquisa teve a coordenação […]
Recognition of the differential effects of COVID-19 on women has led to calls for greater application of gender-based analysis within policy responses. Beyond pointing out where such policies are implemented, there is little analysis of the effects of efforts to integrate gender-based analysis into the COVID-19 response. Drawing on interviews informing a lived experienced approach […]
Este relatório apresenta resultados da pesquisa “A Covid-19 na Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte: análise dos impactos sociais da pandemia entre profissionais de saúde” coordenada pelo núcleo da Fiocruz Minas como parte da pesquisa “Covid-19, risco, impacto e resposta de gênero”, realizada no Brasil pela Fiocruz Minas e responde à colaboração internacional “Gender and Covid-19 […]
The objective of this research was to explore midwives’ experiences working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia, Canada. It is a qualitative study involving three semi-structured focus groups and four in-depth interviews with 13 midwives. The research took place during the COVID-19 pandemic in British Columbia, Canada from 2020-2021. Qualitative analysis surfaced […]
Key messages Pandemics tend to be accompanied by disparities in vulnerability and exposure to illness and health outcomes – including disease incidence, duration, and severity – between, and among men, women, and gender minorities. Individual and population health are influenced by biology (i.e., sex) as well as social environments, and different facets of identity – […]
Apresentamos resultados parciais da pesquisa “Pandemia de Covid-19 e práticas reprodutivas de mulheres no Brasil”, realizada pelo Grupo de Pesquisa RepGen1 como parte do projeto “Covid-19, risco, impacto e resposta de gênero”. Objetiva-se conhecer como a pandemia afeta a vida, a saúde das mulheres e o acesso aos cuidados e serviços de saúde, com ênfase […]
This brief presents the partial results from the research “COVID-19 pandemic and women’s reproductive practices in Brazil”, conducted by the Research Group RepGen1 as part of the project “COVID-19, risk, impact and gender response”, which aims to find out how the pandemic affects women’s lives, their health, and their access to health care and services, […]
This brief highlights evidence of the secondary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social-emotional well-being of women and girls in Kenya, especially their experience of violence. It draws upon the voices of marginalized women and girls on their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The brief provides additional information beyond the survey responses to understand […]
Apresentamos resultados parciais da pesquisa “Pandemia de Covid-19 e práticas reprodutivas de mulheres no Brasil”, realizada pelo Grupo de Pesquisa RepGen como parte do projeto “Covid-19, risco, impacto e resposta de gênero”, que tem como objetivo conhecer como a pandemia afeta a vida, a saúde das mulheres e o acesso aos cuidados e serviços de […]
This brief presents the partial results from the research “COVID-19 pandemic and women’s reproductive practices in Brazil”, conducted by the Research Group RepGen as part of the project “COVID-19, risk, impact and gender response”, which aims to understand how the pandemic affects women’s lives, their health, and their access to health care and services, with […]
Abstract As with previous global public health emergencies, the COVID-19 pandemic has had distinct and disproportionate impacts on women and their health and livelihoods. As the leader in global public health, it is incumbent upon the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure gender is prioritized in pandemic response. We conducted a policy analysis of 338 […]
The overlapping impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerating climate disasters, and geopolitical conflict are a threat to gender equality and women’s rights across the globe. This report from UN Women and UNDP shows what governments can do now to prevent further rollbacks and recover lost ground, while enhancing resilience and preparedness for future shocks. Drawing on […]
In a fragile state like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the COVID-19 crisis highlights the structural inequalities that exist in all areas: from health and the economy to security and social protection. COVID-19 has created a number of upheavals in the daily life of the Congolese in general and in certain subgroups more […]
In ordinary times, adolescents undergo rapid physical, psychological, and cognitive developmental changes that create a critical window of opportunity in their lives. At this point of transformation, social and physical conditions can impact their health and wellbeing, and they need the greatest support and guidance in their health, education, social life. A huge proportion of […]
Background The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent government response policies have significantly impacted the Canadian economy and lives of individuals. However, losses have not been equally felt. This brief spotlights the accommodation and food services (AFS) sector, particularly focusing on the impacts on women and immigrant workers. The accommodation and food services (AFS) sector is an […]