What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is SRES 95.
COVID-19's Disproportionate Impact on Women and Girls: Support and Protection
This U.S. Senate resolution highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened challenges for women and girls globally, affecting their health, safety, and finances. It calls for their needs to be addressed in aid efforts and for access to essential services like healthcare and protection from violence.
Key points
Increased risk of domestic violence, child marriage, and female genital mutilation for women and girls.
Disrupted access to healthcare, including contraception and pregnancy-related services, leading to unintended pregnancies and complications.
Women, as the majority of healthcare workers, are more exposed to COVID-19 and often lack protective equipment.
Increased burden of unpaid care work on women, limiting their income-generating and educational opportunities.
Worsening economic situation for women, especially in sectors most affected by the pandemic and in agriculture.
Support for measures ensuring access to food, education, and humanitarian services for women and girls.
Strengthening women's roles in decision-making processes related to COVID-19 crisis response.
Status:
Expired
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