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Hundreds of anti-lockdown demonstrators have turned up in Denver to protest the state’s lockdown laws, but nurses have responded with their own protest.

Sofia Hellqvist is the Princess of Sweden, and recently commenced volunteer work at a hospital she chairs to help out during these challenging times.

The first female president of Taiwan has been credited with its low COVID-19 infection rate and its swift response to the pandemic.

Male health officials from the Central Epidemic Command Center took a public stance on challenging gender norms by wearing pink masks at a press conference.

Ardern says the pay cut is about showing leadership and is a reflection of what has already been happening in the private sector during the COVID-19 crisis.

Secretary-General of the UN António Guterres has made a global appeal to governments to recognise women’s rights during COVID-19 pandemic.

The Queen addressed the UK as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its spread around the world, saying “We remain united and resolute, then we will overcome it.”

As New Zealand prepared to go into complete lockdown on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took to Facebook, to “check in with everyone”.

These women are hoping to challenge a status quo that has seen Vanuatu become one of three nations in the world with no women elected to their parliament.

Here’s a quick wrap of three world leaders who are showing swift resolve and efficiency during this pandemic. Oh, they also just happen to be women. 

Joe Biden announced he would select a woman as his Vice President if he is elected and that he’d make his first Supreme Court nominee a woman of colour.

“Speed is more important than perfection in emergency outbreaks,” WHO Executive Director Dr Michael J Ryan says of stemming the spread of COVID-19.