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"Put women and girls at the centre of efforts to recover from COVID-19"

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April 15, 2020

"Put women and girls at the centre of efforts to recover from COVID-19"

By Antonio Guterres,

The COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone, everywhere.

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By Antonio Guterres,

The COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone, everywhere.

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What do countries with the best coronavirus responses have in common? Women leaders

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April 13, 2020

What do countries with the best coronavirus responses have in common? Women leaders

By Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,

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By Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,

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New Zealand's coronavirus lockdown has resulted in only one death

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New Zealand's coronavirus lockdown has resulted in only one death

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New Zealand’s coronavirus lockdown has led to only one death in the country so far, data from Johns Hopkins University shows as of Tuesday morning.

New Zealand implemented a strict lockdown last month, beginning on March 25, set to last four weeks with a focus on eliminating the virus rather than containing it. Less than two weeks in, the number of new coronavirus cases per day has decreased two days in a row.

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New Zealand’s coronavirus lockdown has led to only one death in the country so far, data from Johns Hopkins University shows as of Tuesday morning.

New Zealand implemented a strict lockdown last month, beginning on March 25, set to last four weeks with a focus on eliminating the virus rather than containing it. Less than two weeks in, the number of new coronavirus cases per day has decreased two days in a row.

The secret weapon in the fight against coronavirus: women

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April 13, 2020

The secret weapon in the fight against coronavirus: women

By Arwa Mahdawi,

What do Germany, Taiwan and New Zealand have in common?

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By Arwa Mahdawi,

What do Germany, Taiwan and New Zealand have in common?

Four key global trends on gender, security and safety

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April 8, 2020

Four key global trends on gender, security and safety

March felt more like global disaster month than Women’s History Month, with COVID-19 consistently dominating the headlines.

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March felt more like global disaster month than Women’s History Month, with COVID-19 consistently dominating the headlines.

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Norway’s prime minister held a 30-minute press conference to help kids process coronavirus

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Norway’s prime minister held a 30-minute press conference to help kids process coronavirus

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Coronavirus is scary for everyone, including kids. Norway’s prime minister, Erna Solberg, tried to help ease those fears by holding a 30-minute press conference for kids. She used the opportunity to explain that everyone who could stay home should, and that adults who are healthy don’t usually become very ill from the virus.

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Coronavirus is scary for everyone, including kids. Norway’s prime minister, Erna Solberg, tried to help ease those fears by holding a 30-minute press conference for kids. She used the opportunity to explain that everyone who could stay home should, and that adults who are healthy don’t usually become very ill from the virus.

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Coronavirus: 9 ways you can support gender equality from your home

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Coronavirus: 9 ways you can support gender equality from your home

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way societies function.
  • Social distancing measures have presented physical barriers to activism, but UN Women suggest 9 ways that you can keep up your support for gender parity from the safety of your own home.
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  • The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way societies function.
  • Social distancing measures have presented physical barriers to activism, but UN Women suggest 9 ways that you can keep up your support for gender parity from the safety of your own home.
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