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This document presents a briefing on Impact of COVID-19 on violence against women and girls and service provision: UN Women rapid assessment and findings. This briefi ng aims to provide qualitati ve data on the initi al impact of COVID-19 on violence against women and girls, as reported through the lens of civil society organizati ons around the globe funded by the United Nati ons Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UNTF EVAW). We are grateful for the ti me and generosity of UNTF EVAW grantees who have provided their valuable insights and informati on in these challenging ti mes, which has guided our analysis in this briefi ng.

This document represents the twentieth poll to measure the pulse of the Jordanian street, launched by the Center for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan, as part of a series of Jordanian Index polls. The survey aims to know the impact of the Corona crisis on the severity of domestic violence with Jordanian families, during the curfew period. The poll was conducted between the 20th -26th of April 2020, on a representative sample of the Jordanian community; taking into consideration the different age groups, educational levels and governorates. The collected data was processed and weighed by CSS research experts; to ensure the statistical representation of all governorates, within a margin of ±3% error.

This document presents a Policy Brief on COVID-19 and universal Health Coverage. Universal health coverage means that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without undue financial hardship. The goal of universal health coverage is threefold: Equity in access: everyone who needs health services should get them, not only those who can pay for them; Sufficient quality: health services should be good enough to improve the health of those receiv¬ing services; No undue financial risk: The cost of using health services should not put people at risk of finan¬cial harm. The idea of universal health coverage is based on the WHO constitution of 1948 declaring health a fundamental human right and on the Health for All agenda set by the Alma Ata Declaration in 1978. All United Nations Member States have reaffirmed their commitment to try to achieve universal health coverage by 2030, as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.

This document presents a paper on COVID-19 crisis in the MENA region: impact on gender equality and policy responses. Like women all around the globe, MENA women are at the frontline of the COVID-19 response and also suffer from expanding unpaid care burdens and gender-based violence. However, region-specific restrictive social norms and legal frameworks exacerbate the obstacles faced by women in the MENA region. This brief takes stock of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender equality in the region and highlights gender-sensitive measures and initiatives taken by governments, the private sector and civil society to mitigate the impact of the crisis on women. It asserts that the COVID-19 crisis is a watershed moment for gender equality in the MENA region and an opportunity to rethink women’s role in the economy and society. The region’s long-term recovery will depend on its ability to fully leverage the potential of both its men and women.

This document presents a note on Gender dimensions of the COVID 19 pandemic. This note focuses on one of such groups: Women and girls. Experiences from previous pandemics1 show that they can be especially active actors for change, while they can also experience the effects of the crisis in different (and often more negative) ways. Given that the COVID-19 is not gender-blind, the response to it should not be either. Based on the existing evidence and emerging trends the note summarizes key gender differentiated transmission channels and impacts on outcomes across the three areas of endowments, economic conditions, and agency. It also provides recommendations for action (see Table 1). This is a living document, to be completed as more data and analysis are made available.