GIRLS & COVID-19

We’ve launched this Girls & COVID-19 hub in partnership with Plan International Australia to highlight the plight of girls internationally, who stand to lose so much from the COVID-19 Pandemic. In times of crisis, it is often girls who face the greatest violation of their rights. They face a greater risk of gender-based violence, of having their education permanently stopped, of being married off early, and of being fed least and last. Research has shown that when girls are isolated at home rates of sexual violence, teenage pregnancy, trafficking and child labour increase dramatically. By standing with girls and empowering them to know their rights and lead, we can work towards a better, more equal world for all. Because a better now for her means a better future for everyone.

In partnership with Plan International Australia

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Workplace discrimination against young women at three-year high

A new study from the UK has found that more than fifty per cent of young women have experienced some form of discrimination at work.

Disney

Disney to pay out $43 million to settle class action over women’s pay

Disney has agreed to pay US$43.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit from approximately 9,000 female employees.

Namibia

Namibia may soon get its first female president, but is she a feminist?

Namibia may soon get its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa, when the country heads to the voting booth on Wednesday.

Health rights and gender-based violence

Unintended pregnancies, sexual abuse and restricted access to sexual and reproductive health services have already been reported.

Education and economic opportunities

COVID-19 could keep girls permanently out of school.

FGM and Child marriage

Girls are more at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) and child marriage while isolated at home.

Hunger and famine

The World Health Organisation has warned about a ‘hunger pandemic’.

Refugee girls

With limited health and education options, COVID-19 is already creating significant hardships for girls.

Menstrual hygiene

Product shortages, price rises & a lack of information during COVID-19 lockdowns is making hygient management challenging.