Putting women and girls’ safety first in Africa’s response to COVID-19

An article from Brookings on how women and girls in Africa are among the most vulnerable groups exposed to the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topic: COVID-19, Gender equality and social inclusion, Government and policy, Safeguarding
Sector: Other
Geographic Focus: Africa
Published by: Brookings
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