Drought and water shortages due to hydroelectric poses a heightened threat to residents' health in the context of the pandemic, diminishing their ability to take preventive sanitary measures like hand washing.
Drought and water shortages due to hydroelectric poses a heightened threat to residents' health in the context of the pandemic, diminishing their ability to take preventive sanitary measures like hand washing.
LAC faces the worst recession in the region in a century due to the pandemic. Women make up the majority of the workforce in economic sectors being most affected and must also bear the brunt of additional caregiving. The UN-Secretary General has called for a rescue and recovery package and the pursuit of debt sustainability.
LAC faces the worst recession in the region in a century due to the pandemic. Women make up the majority of the workforce in economic sectors being most affected and must also bear the brunt of additional caregiving. The UN-Secretary General has called for a rescue and recovery package and the pursuit of debt sustainability.
Since stay-at-home measures were established, there has been an increase in femicides and a record number of domestic violence calls according to government data. The president has underplayed the severity of this situation and failed to provide resources to respond.
Violations of WHO guidelines on childbirth, and services denied to mothers have been registered across continents. In at least six countries, pregnant women have also died after COVID-19 restrictions reportedly prevented or delayed access to emergency services.
Since stay-at-home measures were established, there has been an increase in femicides and a record number of domestic violence calls according to government data. The president has underplayed the severity of this situation and failed to provide resources to respond.
Violations of WHO guidelines on childbirth, and services denied to mothers have been registered across continents. In at least six countries, pregnant women have also died after COVID-19 restrictions reportedly prevented or delayed access to emergency services.
G20 economies must address women’s distinct economic roles, contributions and constraints, and seize the opportunity to put women at the center of investment design to realize sustainable recovery from COVID.