Poor Women Take the Strain as Climate Change Pushes Men to Leave Home - And Now, the Virus Complicates
Извор: WUNRN - 12.08.2020
The burden on women is increasing as they are left to take care of their children and land, while men who leave cannot provide consistent support. And now, the coronavirus impacts all!
By Naimul Karim
DHAKA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - As climate change drives men in Asia and Africa to abandon their farms and search for jobs further afield, women back home are getting little help to cope with harsher working conditions, putting their wellbeing at risk, researchers said on Monday.
Gender-Responsive Approach to Global Economic Recovery - Industries Post-COVID-19
Извор: WUNRN - 11.08.2020
Green Growth Knowledge Platform
28 MAY 2020 - What most crises have in common is that they hit the most vulnerable and marginalized populations—among which women are disproportionally represented—the hardest. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women, especially those facing multiple forms of discrimination related to poverty, race or disability, is increasingly being documented.
COVID-19 Pandemic & Its Impact for Victims & Survivors of Trafficking in Persons
Извор: WUNRN - 11.08.2020
The current COVID-19 outbreak has drastically affected the lives of millions around the globe. While health responses are a priority, concerns have emerged on the short and long-term impact that the pandemic and the measures taken to control it have and will likely have on the crime of trafficking in persons and its victims, including with respect to:
- *Hindered access to healthcare for victims who may be more or less exposed to the virus;
- *Exacerbating risks for already vulnerable groups of individuals, including women and girls, people on the move affected by travel restrictions, children at greater risk of family separation, as well as persons directly impacted by disruption of economic activities and reduced livelihoods options
- *Decline in remittances, as well as disruptions to family and social safety networks;
- *Increasing prevalence of sexual exploitation online and use of technology to facilitate criminal conduct;
COVID-19 & Global Food Security - Gender
Извор: WUNRN - 11.08.2020
This new book compiles key insights and analysis on how the global pandemic is affecting global poverty and food security and nutrition, food trade and supply chains, gender, and employment, as well as reflections on how we can use these lessons to better prepare for future pandemics
Direct Link to Full 144-Pagr 2020 Publication
COVID-19, Conflict & Sexual Violence: Reversing the Burden of Proof
Извор: WUNRN – 08.08.2020
Sexual violence in armed conflict, while prohibited by international humanitarian law, remains a brutal reality. Sophie Sutrich, ICRC’s Head ofAddressing Sexual Violence, highlights the effects of conflict-related sexual violence on its survivorsand discusses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
ICRC – International Committee of the Red Cross
https://blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy/2020/06/19/covid-19-conflict-sexual-violence/
Also Via SVRI – Sexual Violence Research Initiative
June 19, 2020 - Sexual violence is a well-known side effect of emergencies, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. People already affected by existing humanitarian emergencies presently face a serious aggravation of intersecting vulnerabilities to health, economic and protection risks.
Combating Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Извор: WUNRN – 08.08.2020
Impact of COVID-19 on Older Persons - UN Response - Older Women
Извор: WUNRN – 06.08.2020
NEW YORK, Jul 28 2020 (IPS) - COVID19 is devastating on older persons. The numbers are staggering, more than 80 percent of the fatalities due to coronavirus in the US and East Asia occurred among adults aged 65 and over. In Europe and Australia, the figures are even higher, 94 and 97 per cent of the deaths were persons aged 60 and over………
Ensure Universal Access to Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights - SDG 5.6
Извор: WUNRN – 05.08.2020
COVID-19 at the Intersection of Gender & Disability
Извор: WUNRN – 05.08.2020
Tech Against Trafficking - Leveraging Technology to Combat Trafficking in Humans
Извор: WUNRN – 04.08.2020
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Tech Against Trafficking, a coalition of global tech companies and experts leveraging technology to help eradicate human trafficking, have jointly launched ‘Leveraging innovation to fight trafficking in human beings: A comprehensive analysis of technology tools’.
The report finds that while technology can be an effective tool in the drive to prevent human trafficking, it has simultaneously enabled traffickers to achieve greater efficiencies.
Addressing Emerging Human Trafficking Trends & Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Извор: WUNRN – 30.07.2020
30 July 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic created new risks and challenges to victims of trafficking and survivors of trafficking, as well as having exacerbated the vulnerabilities of at-risk groups to trafficking. To analyze emerging trafficking in human beings (THB) trends and dynamics and to develop a response based on empirical data to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, ODIHR and UN Women conducted a global survey of (1) survivors of trafficking and (2) frontline stakeholders. Based on the survey findings and empirical data collected, a set of policy recommendations were developed.
Direct Link to Full 124-Page 2020 Report