Public list by ef-tefter
https://futureofgood.co/women-led-virutal-work-technologies/
Stay connected and collaborate with others in the social impact world through these virtual technologies.
over 6 years ago
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/18/how-the-coronavirus-could-impact-women-in-health-care.html
Right now, women in the U.S. hold 76% of health-care jobs, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In nursing, where workers are on the front lines of patient interactions, women make up more than 85% of the workforce.
over 6 years ago
https://thetyee.ca/News/2020/03/19/Women-To-Lose-Most-From-Coronavirus-Fallout/
Unemployment, child care responsibilities and risk of domestic violence all likely to increase.
over 6 years ago
http://www.sddirect.org.uk/news/2020/03/why-we-need-to-talk-more-about-the-potential-for-covid-19-to-increase-the-risk-of-violence-against-women-and-girls/
SDDirect introduces a new report exploring the impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic might have on violence against women and girls (VAWG).
over 6 years ago
https://imaginecanada.ca/en/360/covid-19-and-charitable-sector
As community-based service providers, many organizations are on the front line, serving critical needs that tend to be exacerbated in times of crisis.
over 6 years ago
https://medium.com/@kieransnyder/leadership-in-the-time-of-covid-19-781859be3ae6
The last few weeks, I have held my breath constantly. I’m not always aware that I’m doing it. I am in a near-permanent state of waiting…
over 6 years ago
https://apple.news/AjJvKNO2XTyq9Nt-ErGtteA
Pandemics affect men and women differently.
over 6 years ago
https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/why-gender-matters-impact-and-recovery-covid-19
Two-thirds of the global health workforce is female. Start there, then think through rest of the consequences for women.
over 6 years ago
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/09/opinion/protect-caregivers-from-coronavirus.html
Workers who have been in the shadows could be essential to stemming the spread of the virus.
over 6 years ago
https://apolitical.co/en/solution_article/elevating-women-in-the-age-of-coronavirus
We are seeing many large events and conferences that opt for a virtual format, rather than gathering hundreds or even thousands of people in one room.
over 6 years ago
http://behindthenumbers.ca/2020/03/20/covid-19-crisis-response-must-address-gender-faultlines/
Women are at the forefront of the crisis in their work as primary caregivers and care workers. Not only are women more likely to contract the virus given their roles as caregivers within families and as front-line health-care workers, they also have the least say in the policy response.
over 6 years ago
https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/3/news-womens-needs-and-leadership-in-covid-19-response
A week since The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a pandemic, the social impact of the Corona Virus is hitting women hard, around the world. Globally, women make up 70 per cent of workers in the health and social sector, and they do three times as much unpaid care work at home ...
over 6 years ago
https://news.trust.org/item/20200319115906-eieyl/
Experts warn that closing schools in Africa because of COVID-19 will leave young women at higher risk of sex abuse and see higher rates of consensual teen sex.
over 6 years ago
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-03-21/why-is-the-coronavirus-more-deadly-for-men-than-for-women
Italy announced that coronavirus deaths of men outnumbered those of women by a factor of 2 to 1. That mirrors the experience of China. What gives?
over 6 years ago
https://www.wilpf.org/covid-19-waging-war-against-a-virus-is-not-what-we-need-to-be-doing/
We have learned – feminist investigators have taught us repeatedly – that in myriad countries and across generations war waging has fueled sexism, racism, homophobia, autocracy, secrecy and xenophobia. None of those will prevent a pandemic.
over 6 years ago
https://data2x.org/resource-center/gender-and-data-resources-related-to-covid-19/
Data2X has compiled a running list of resources and current reporting on gender and gender data as they relate to COVID19 preparedness and response
over 6 years ago
https://www.civicus.org/index.php/media-resources/news/blog/4345-resources-for-civil-society-in-the-midst-of-the-covid-19-pandemic
To help connect and inform the alliance and civil society during this time, we will be collecting information, resources, and support to share.
over 6 years ago
https://medium.com/@leila_billing/what-does-feminist-leadership-look-like-in-a-pandemic-35b2ee0eb994
I’ve been reading a lot of advice for leaders on how they can support their organisations to navigate Covid-19.
over 6 years ago
https://www.lightful.com/blog/digital/free-coronavirus-resources-for-charities/
From work from home policies and crisis comms to staying in touch with their supporters and maintaining regular donations, the challenges are real.
over 6 years ago
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-ottawa-to-increase-foreign-aid-as-part-of-the-fight-against-covid-1/
Money from special crisis fund would target refugee camps and the poorest countries.
over 6 years ago
https://www.amnesty.ca/news/americas-amnesty-international-highlights-human-rights-priorities-state-responses-covid-19
Amnesty International has published recommendations today for states in the Americas to ensure that their responses to COVID-19 are in line with their international human rights obligations, as well as flagging a series of human rights violations in the region that predate the pandemic but could be exacerbated by it.
over 6 years ago
https://msmagazine.com/2020/03/25/women-peace-and-security-in-the-time-of-coronavirus/
Why are we awash in weapons and military equipment, but short on medics and masks? What support systems can and should be in place to enable and assist people, rather than increasing stress and hampering them? What makes us feel secure? How do traditional national security concepts relate to our lives?
over 6 years ago
https://canadianwomen.org/blog/the-difficult-economic-side-effects-of-covid-19-for-women/
The COVID-19 pandemic is intensifying economic barriers women face in Canada, and research suggests that pandemics take a higher toll on women’s incomes than men’s.
over 6 years ago
https://www.cgdev.org/blog/gender-lens-covid-19-investing-nurses-and-other-frontline-health-workers-improve-health-systems
Here we take a deeper dive into the promotion of a gender-equal global health workforce in which the occupations where women predominate, such as nursing and community health work, are valued, prioritized, and properly resourced.
over 6 years ago
https://www.payscale.com/data/gender-pay-gap
COVID-19 Considerations in this new Pay Gap Stats Report. The gender pay gap is real, and it gets worse as women move up in their careers. Check out the most recent gender pay gap statistics and visualizations. Learn how this culturally ingrained problem hurts men and women, and employees and employers alike
over 6 years ago