European Institute for Gender Equality
European Institute for Gender Equality

Covid-19 and gender equality

Covid-19 and gender equality

This webpage aims to raise awareness about some of the gendered impacts that Covid-19 is having on our society. The information draws on EIGE’s existing research and gender statistics to highlight the different realities that women and men could be facing in light of this pandemic.

It also puts forward ideas for policymakers to ensure that the gender perspective is not forgotten when it comes to making important decisions during and after the pandemic that will affect the lives of every citizen.

doctor looking at test tube

Photo: Darren Baker/Shutterstock.com

Find out more about COVID-19 and gender equality

Frontline workers

Gender impacts on health

Unpaid care and housework

Economic hardship and gender

Gender-based violence

People in vulnerable situations

Featured

  • Covid-19 wave of violence against women shows EU countries still lack proper safeguards 

    In two new studies, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) assesses the measures each EU country took to protect women during the pandemic and shows how governments can amplify the role of people witnessing violence.

  • Helplines for victims of violence 

    Home can be a dangerous place for women, if they are stuck in self-isolation together with their abuser. Are helplines open during the coronavirus pandemic? Yes. All EU Member States have kept their helplines open.

Latest Tweets