Women - Bearing the Impact of COVID-19 Globally
Offered By: SXSW via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women globally in this 48-minute SXSW 2021 conference talk. Gain insights from UN Women Deputy Executive Director Anita Bhatia as she discusses the economic, health, and social challenges faced by women during the pandemic. Learn about the increased unpaid care work, job losses, health resource allocation, and domestic violence risks affecting women worldwide. Understand the unique perspective of the UN on these issues and discover the necessary measures to support women better. Delve into topics such as the informal economy, public policies, cash transfers, women's leadership, and the importance of gender-equal cabinets. Explore the concept of "building back equal" and how it can shape a more equitable post-pandemic world for women.
Syllabus
Introduction
Impact of the pandemic on women
Care Burden
Income
Informal Economy
Public Policies
Business
Cash Transfers
Women at the Table
Gender Equal Cabinets
Leadership
Security for Women
Violence Against Women
The New Normal
Building Back Equal
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SXSW
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