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COVID-19 and the impact on women

Drawing on research from previous epidemics, such as SARS and Ebola, this blog from the International Growth Centre indicates that women are impacted differently by health crises and epidemics. The blog covers both social and economic impacts which the COVID-19 crisis could have on women and suggests policy recommendations to overcome these.

Topic: COVID-19, , Research and analysis

Sector: Other

Geographic Focus: International

Published by: International Growth Centre (IGC)

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