Gendered Effects of COVID19 on Africa and Her Diaspora
I'm moderating this panel discussion on the Gendered Effects of COVID19 on Africa and Her Diaspora on Sunday, October 25, from 1:30-3:30 pm. You are cordially invited. Attendance is free, but you must register. Looking forward to seeing you. October 25, 1:30 p.m., Zoom Whether it is in terms of economic dislocations, or infections, or deaths , the pandemic has disproportionately affected people of African descent in the Diaspora . Approximately 40% of those infected are women. The World Health Organization, says that “ Humanitarian crises, including health emergencies, affect men and women differently. As COVID-19 continues to spread in Africa, there are concerns over its impact on women and girls, with vulnerabilities feared to worsen as the pandemic overwhelms health systems . Women in particular have the burden of making ends meet when their primary employment is in the informal economy. A majority of African women lack adequate social protection. Having peopl...