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Gender & COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the staggering impact health crises have on women, girls, and vulnerable groups—poverty, health, security, and gender-based violence. For WIIS, gender equality must be made an integral part of the overall global response.
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Global Health Security Preparedness
Planning for future pandemics is as critical as fighting COVID-19. What is needed is a coordinated global response and strategy for future action that integrates a gender approach and ensures women have leadership and agency at all levels of planning and decision-making.