The COVID 19 pandemic lockdown measures put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus, brought about a lot of barriers with far-reaching impacts on the well-being of women and girls, particularly. This group face multiple challenges, deprivations and limitations in accessing social services or support in crises, and the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic, as well as the public health measures by the governments at all levels, exacerbated the impact of the challenges already faced by women and adolescent girls among other vulnerable groups in the society. These impacts include mental health, loss of jobs and income, as well as the increase in sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
Impact Assessment Of COVID-19 Pandemic On Women By WRAPA
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