Statement
Protecting midwives to keep women and babies safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic
07 April 2020Video
Iran's midwives and nurses on the front lines of COVID-19 pandemic
April 7, 2020Today, on World Health Day, midwives and nurses are risking their lives to safely deliver babies and care for the sick amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
UNFPA Supplies COVID-19 Update - 30 March 2020
Resource date: 30 March 2020
Author: UNFPA Supplies
What impact is COVID-19 having on supply of contraceptives and maternal health medicines? What is UNFPA doing to meet needs and mitigate shortfalls, in particular through the UNFPA Supplies thematic fund? In this and subsequent briefs, we will share updates on the status of global family planning commodity security amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNFPA Supplies COVID-19 Update - 24 March 2020
Resource date: 24 March 2020
Author: UNFPA Supplies
What impact is COVID-19 having on supply of contraceptives and maternal health medicines? What is UNFPA doing to meet needs and mitigate shortfalls, in particular through the UNFPA Supplies thematic fund? In this and subsequent briefs, we will share updates on the status of global family planning commodity security amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Case Management, GBVIMS/GBVIMS+ and the COVID-19 pandemic
Resource date: 01 April 2020
Publisher: GBVIMS+
Statement
Women, girls, health workers must not be overlooked in global COVID-19 response
26 March 2020Core Message
Provision of modern short- and long-acting contraceptives, information, counselling and services (including emergency contraception) is lifesaving and should be available and accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Core Message
The pandemic will compound existing gender inequalities, and increase risks of gender-based violence. The protection and promotion of the rights of women and girls should be prioritized.