This article contains a feminist analysis of public policy responses and social protections implemented in many countries during the COVID-19 pandemic using a conceptualization of care based on paid and unpaid care and domestic work.
This Equity in Action story is distilled from an interview with Fae Johnstone, Executive Director of Wisdom2Action. The interview took place in July 2022, and its details should be considered within the context of that time period. Deadnaming,…
This report (and accompanying webinar) from YWCA Canada and YMCA Canada explores the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth including those who are Black, Indigenous, and racialized, female and gender diverse , and those living with disabilities.
This report from l’Association pour la santé publique du Québec describes the inequitable vulnerability of women to impacts of the COVID-19 crisis.
This report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives explores the impacts of COVID-19 on women's economic security in Canada.
This journal article by Bambra et al. explores the gender health paradox of COVID-19 through biological, social, economic and public policy explanations.
This journal article by da Silva et al. presents the findings from a study investigating the prevalence of COVID-19 testing, diagnosis, and vaccine acceptance among sexual and gender minority people in the United States.
This event took place in English. Academic research is a well-cited source of evidence to inform public health action to address health equity. But valuable academic work on the social determinants of…
This series of reports from the Canadian Women's Foundation focuses on gender equality and pandemic recovery in Canada. This includes gender-based analyses, restructuring of care sectors and addressing gender-based violence. It also features a background video, advocacy letter, podcast and statistics on gendered impact of Covid-19.
Ce billet de blogue du National Center for Transgender Equality donne un aperçu des risques de contracter la COVID-19 qui sont plus particulièrement associés aux personnes transgenres, par exemple la stigmatisation et la discrimination, l’hésitation à chercher de l’aide, les barrières à l’accès aux soins de santé et l’état de santé.