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UN Women

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Topic	Message	References	Where this information has been added
Front line medical staff	Women are playing a disproportionate role in responding to the disease, including as frontline healthcare workers, carers at home and community leaders and mobilizers. Experience of other disease outbreaks shows that this care burden also increases their risk of infection. Globally, women make up 70 per cent of workers in the health and social sector. In some countries, COVID-19 infections among female health workers are twice that of their male counterparts. Governments should ensure that all care-sector professionals, and health-care and long-term care workers in particular, have adequate protection against transmission. Data examples here:	https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2020/04/policy-brief-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-women https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/in-focus-gender-equality-in-covid-19-response https://data.unwomen.org/resources/covid-19-emerging-gender-data-and-why-it-matters
Care work	When health systems are overloaded, a greater burden is placed on care in the home and that burden lands largely with women. Globally, women do three times as much unpaid care work as men.	https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2020/04/policy-brief-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-women https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/in-focus-gender-equality-in-covid-19-response https://data.unwomen.org/resources/covid-19-emerging-gender-data-and-why-it-matters
Economic impacts	Women are hit harder by economic impacts such as those COVID-19 is driving. Women disproportionately work in insecure labour. Disruptions, including movement restrictions, can remove women’s ability to make a living and meet their families’ basic needs as was seen in the Ebola crisis, and have long-lasting impacts on their economic livelihoods and well-being, well beyond the pandemic is over.	https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2020/04/policy-brief-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-women https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/in-focus-gender-equality-in-covid-19-response https://data.unwomen.org/resources/covid-19-emerging-gender-data-and-why-it-matters
Violence against women	Domestic violence and sexual exploitation, which is already an epidemic in all societies, spike when households are placed under the increased strains that come from security, health and money worries, and cramped and confined living conditions. We see this frequently among displaced populations in crowded refugee camps, and reported domestic violence has tripled recently in some countries practising social distancing. As the pandemic takes a foothold, we are witnessing increased rates of gender-based violence in public spaces in addition to domestic violence. More domestic violence helplines and shelters across the world are reporting rising calls for help. In Argentina, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, government authorities, women’s rights activists and civil society partners have flagged increasing reports of domestic violence during the crisis, and heightened demand for emergency shelter. Helplines in Singapore and Cyprus have registered an increase in calls by more than 30 per cent. In Australia, 40 per cent of frontline workers in a New South Wales survey reported increased requests for help with violence that was escalating in intensity. (https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/multimedia/2020/4/infographic-covid19-violence-against-women-and-girls) In China, activists have reported a surge in domestic violence cases as millions of people have been under quarantine. As movement restrictions increase online gaming and use of chat rooms, cyberviolence too has become a routine feature of the internet, and as movement restrictions increase online gaming and use of chat rooms, this is an area for vigilance to protect girls. Other forms of GBV are also exacerbated in crisis contexts. For example, the economic impacts of the 2013-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, placed women and children at greater risk of exploitation and sexual violence. Women are resorting to different measures to get help. Example: In France, victims are using code words at their local pharmacy counters To discreetly ask for help. https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/europe/domestic-violence-coronavirus-lockdown-intl/index.html Some countries have taken special measures already. Canada included 50M as part of its COVID-19 aid package to support shelters for those facing GBV and sexual assault.	https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2020/04/policy-brief-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-women https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/in-focus-gender-equality-in-covid-19-response https://data.unwomen.org/resources/covid-19-emerging-gender-data-and-why-it-matters
Healthcare	Overstretched health services often divert resources away from services women need, including pre- and post-natal health care and contraceptives, and exacerbate a lack of access to sexual and reproductive health services.	https://www.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2020/04/policy-brief-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-women https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/in-focus-gender-equality-in-covid-19-response https://data.unwomen.org/resources/covid-19-emerging-gender-data-and-why-it-matters	COVID-19 in pregnancy Shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic

UNFPA

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Overarching theme: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and Gender Equality in the context of COVID-19

Topic	Message	References	Where this information has been added
Sexual and Reproductive Health	Sexual and reproductive health and rights is a significant public health issue and essential to maintain also in the context of a disease outbreak. Safe pregnancies, childbirth and other SRH services depend on functioning health systems and strict adherence to infection prevention. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing major health service disruptions. More than 47 million women could lose access to contraception, leading to 7 million unintended pregnancies, if the lockdown continues for 6 months. Note: for all projections, please refer to the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Planning and Ending Gender-based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage Provision of contraceptive methods and other sexual and reproductive health commodities, including menstrual health items, safe abortion care to the fullest extent of the law and post abortion care in all settings, HIV and STI testing and treatment, and clinical management of gender based violence and rape are central to women’s and girl’s health, empowerment, and sustainable development and may be impacted as supply chains undergo strains from pandemic response. Continuity of care must be ensured in case of severe facility service interruption or other disruption in access for women and girls of reproductive age. Obstacles and barriers must be addressed, enabling women’s and girls’ access to services, including psychosocial support services, especially those subject to violence or who may be at risk of violence in quarantine.	Technical Brief: Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and Promoting Gender Equality UNFPA COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services SRHR and MNH in COVID-19 Global Call to Action: Protecting Midwives to Sustain Care for Women, Newborns and their Families in the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Planning and Ending Gender-based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage Continuing essential Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health services during COVID-19 pandemic	COVID-19 in pregnancy Swedish:Coronaviruspandemin_2019–2020
Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence	Disease outbreaks affect women and men differently, and pandemics make existing inequalities for women and girls and discrimination of other marginalized groups such as persons with disabilities and those in extreme poverty, worse. This needs to be considered, given the different impacts surrounding detection and access to treatment for women and men. Women represent 70 percent of the health and social sector workforce globally and special attention should be given to how their work environment may expose them to discrimination, as well as thinking about their sexual and reproductive health and psychosocial needs as frontline health workers. In times of crisis such as an outbreak, women and girls may be at higher risk of intimate partner violence and other forms of domestic violence due to increased tensions in the household. As systems that protect women and girls, including community structures, may weaken or break down, specific measures should be implemented to protect women and girls from the risk of intimate partner violence with the changing dynamics of risk imposed by COVID-19 Gender based violence referral pathways must be updated to reflect changes in available care facilities, while key communities and service providers must be informed about those updated pathways.	Technical Brief: Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and Promoting Gender Equality	Swedish:Coronaviruspandemin_2019–2020
Projected impact on access to family planning	As of March 2020, there were an estimated 450 million women using modern contraceptives across 114 priority low- and middle-income countries. The COVID-19 pandemic as well as social distancing and other strategies to reduce transmission are anticipated to impact the ability of these women to continue using contraception. Some 47 million women in 114 low- and middle-income countries are projected to be unable to use modern contraceptives if the average lockdown, or COVID-19-related disruption, continues for 6 months with major disruptions to services: ● For every 3 months the lockdown continues, assuming high levels of disruption, up to 2 million additional women may be unable to use modern contraceptives ● If the lockdown continues for 6 months and there are major service disruptions due to COVID-19, an additional 7 million unintended pregnancies are expected to occur ● The number of unintended pregnancies will increase as the lockdown continues and services disruptions are extended	Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Planning and Ending Gender-based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage (pages 2 - 3)	Swedish:Coronaviruspandemin_2019–2020 en:Family planning #COVID-19
Project impact on GBV	The COVID-19 pandemic is also expected to increase levels of violence. In the immediate term, the largest contributor is likely to come from the effects of stay-at-home orders and movement restrictions, which could increase women’s exposure to violent partners. Mounting household tensions and economic stresses could also play a role. There are already indications that violence incidence is indeed growing, including increases in calls to violence prevention hotlines and media reports of rising domestic abuse and homicide. Projections show that if violence increases by 20 per cent during periods of lockdown, there would be an additional 15 million cases of intimate partner violence in 2020 for an average lockdown duration of 3 months, 31 million cases for an average lockdown of 6 months, 45 million for an average lockdown of 9 months, and 61 million if the average lockdown period were to be as long as one year.	Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Planning and Ending Gender-based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage (pages 3 - 4)	Swedish:Coronaviruspandemin_2019–2020
Recommendation to governments	Health and social systems across the globe are struggling to cope. The situation is especially challenging in humanitarian, fragile and low-income country contexts, where health and social systems are already weak. Services to provide sexual and reproductive health care risk being sidelined, which will lead to higher maternal mortality and morbidity. All women and girls must have access to a continuum of sexual and reproductive health services, including antenatal, perinatal and postnatal care, and screening tests according to national guidelines and standards.	Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic UNFPA Global Response Plan April 2020 Continuing essential Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health services during COVID-19 pandemic
Keep the health system functioning	Maintain sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) information and services, protect health workers and limit spread of COVID-19. This includes a comprehensive approach to SRHR information and services encompassing antenatal care (ANC), care during childbirth, postnatal care (PNC), contraception, safe abortion care, prevention, testing and treatment of HIV, where relevant, as well as sexually transmitted infections (STI), detection and treatment of GBV, and sexual health services and information.	Continuing essential Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Health services during COVID-19 pandemic

Sub-theme 1: Maternal and Newborn Health & COVID-19

Topic	Message	References	Where this information has been added
COVID-19 effects on pregnant women	There is no current evidence of adverse effects on pregnant women from COVID-19. The physical and immune system changes that occur during and after pregnancy should however be taken into account. It is critical that all women have access to safe birth, the continuum of antenatal and postnatal care, including screening tests according to national guidelines and standards, especially in epicenters of the pandemic, where access to services for pregnant women, women in labour and delivery, and lactating women is negatively impacted.	COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services	Swedish:Coronavirusutbrottet_2020_i_Sverige (diff) · Covid-19 Covid-19 och graviditet COVID-19 in pregnancy
COVID-19 effects on pregnant women	Pregnant women with respiratory illnesses must be treated with utmost priority due to increased risk of adverse outcomes. Antenatal, neonatal and maternal health units must be segregated from identified COVID-19 cases.	COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services	Swedish: Coronavirusutbrottet_2020_i_Sverige (diff) · Covid-19 Covid-19 och graviditet COVID-19 and pregnancy
COVID-19 effects on pregnant women	Safe pregnancies and childbirth depend on functioning and accessible health systems and strict adherence to infection prevention control measures	COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services	Swedish: Covid-19 · Covid-19 och graviditet
COVID-19 effects on pregnant women	There is no current evidence of vertical transmission of Covid19 from mother to child, and women are encouraged to breastfeed as normal to the extent possible and in consultation with their health care provider, there are no indications that separating the child from the mother would be beneficial.	COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services	Swedish: Covid-19 · Covid-19 och graviditet COVID-19 in pregnancy
COVID-19 effects on pregnant women	Childbirth, antenatal care and postnatal care are carried out by midwives and represent some of the most important health care services in the women’s health sector and are directly linked to mortality and morbidity rates	COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
COVID-19 effects on pregnant women	It is essential that the SRMNAH workforce, including midwives, is included in the emergency response and distribution plans to receive sufficient PPE and orientation how to use PPE correctly	COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
COVID-19 effects on pregnant women	Since midwifery care is continuing to be an essential service that women must be able to access it is very important that midwives receive support, mentoring and orientation how to re-organise services to keep providing quality care (i.e. respecting the public health advice of at least 2m between women, as few as possible midwives looking after one woman (few staff in the room), hand washing hygiene)	COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
COVID-19 effects on pregnant women	Midwives must receive evidence-based information that they can protect themselves from contracting Covid-19 when caring for a symptomatic woman, or from a woman that was exposed to a Covid-10 positive person	COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
COVID-19 effects on pregnant women	Midwives play an essential role in reducing stigma and battling the spreading belief that health facilities are to be avoided to stay healthy/ not contract Covid-19	COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
COVID-19 effects on pregnant women	It can be expected that the reorganisation/ removal of funds from sectors that midwives work in, will directly be linked to an upward trend of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality pushing countries further away from their SDG targets]	COVID-19 Technical Brief for Maternity Services	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet

Sub-theme 2: Modern Contraceptives, RH Commodities and Other Medical Supply Needs, Including for COVID-19 Prevention, Protection and Response

Topic	Message	References	Where this information has been added
Impacts of COVID-19 on Family planning	Some 47 million women in 114 low- and middle-income countries are projected to be unable to use modern contraceptives if the average lockdown, or COVID-19-related disruption, continues for 6 months with major disruptions to services. For every 3 months the lockdown continues, assuming high levels of disruption, up to 2 million additional women may be unable to use modern contraceptives. If the lockdown continues for 6 months and there are major service disruptions due to COVID-19, an additional 7 million unintended pregnancies are expected to occur. The number of unintended pregnancies will increase as the lockdown continues and services disruptions are extended.	UNFPA - Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Planning and Ending Gender-based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage
Supply chains and health workforce	COVID-19 is already causing disruptions in meeting family planning needs.: Clinical staff occupied with the COVID-19 response may not have time to provide services, or may lack personal protective equipment to provide services safely Health facilities in many places are closing or limiting services Women are refraining from visiting health facilities due to fears about COVID-19 exposure or due to movement restrictions Supply chain disruptions are limiting availability of contraceptives in many places, and stock-outs of many contraceptive methods are anticipated within the next 6 months in more than a dozen lowest- income countries Product shortages and lack of access to trained providers or clinics mean that women may be unable to use their preferred method of contraception, may instead use a less effective short-term method, or may discontinue contraceptive use entirely Reduced access is likely to more adversely affect younger, poorer and more vulnerable and marginalized populations. Shortages of supplies and lack of access to trained providers/clinics mean that women might not be able to get their preferred method of contraception and will have to choose between a less preferred option or discontinuing use (with consequences of unintended pregnancy).	UNFPA - Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Family Planning and Ending Gender-based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation and Child Marriage	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
Supply chains and health workforce	Donors, procurers, country stakeholders, manufacturers and partners, with the support of the Coordinated Supply Planning group (CSP), the Coordinated Assistance for Reproductive Health supplies group (CARhs), and the Global Family Planning Visibility and Analytics Network (GFPVAN), must continue to share critical supply chain data and coordinate action. (Recommended by UNFPA, Gates, & USAID, among other partners)	Joint Statement on the Importance of FP Data Sharing and Collaboration
Supply chains and health workforce	Forecast and supply plan updates: Any abrupt changes to forecasts, inventory levels, and order timing, quantity, or frequency could exacerbate current supply delays and shortages. Please ensure forecasts and supply plan updates cover the next 18- 24 months and adjust for longer lead-times Inventory, order and shipment status updates: include any policy changes that might affect the ability to deliver products. Distribution strategy changes: Changes to sub-national supply and service delivery strategies aimed at minimizing supply disruption, such as pre-positioning higher levels of inventory closer to facilities or updating dispensing protocols to promote appropriate physical distancing, will impact planning. Please communicate these changes to your procurers or partners.  (Recommended by UNFPA, Gates, & USAID, among other partners)	Joint Statement on the Importance of FP Data Sharing and Collaboration
Supply chains and health workforce	We (UNFPA, Gates, & USAID, among other partners) will make ourselves available virtually to promote maximum flexibility in how we receive information. If data providers or mechanisms change, we can receive information via email, phone, and other means.	Joint Statement on the Importance of FP Data Sharing and Collaboration
Modern Contraception and Family Planning Use	Is contraception/ family planning safe to use during the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes. All modern methods of contraception are safe to use, including during the COVID-19 pandemic.   If you have had a baby in the last six months or have a health condition, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or breast cancer – or if you smoke – seek advice from a health care professional to ensure you are using a method of contraception which is suitable and safe for you.	WHO - Q&A on Contraception/Family planning and COVID-19	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
Modern Contraception and Family Planning Use	I want to avoid getting pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. What can I do? If you do not want to become pregnant, you should start or continue to use your contraceptive method of choice. You may be able to access information and contraceptive services from a healthcare provider by phone or online.   If you cannot access these services you may opt for a method that is available without a prescription (such as condoms, spermicides, diaphragm, pills, or emergency contraceptive pills) from a nearby pharmacy or drug shop.	WHO - Q&A on Contraception/Family planning and COVID-19	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
Modern Contraception and Family Planning Use	If you cannot access your contraceptive method of choice – perhaps because it requires a prescription, or because it can only be given to you by a health worker – consider using condoms, fertility awareness-based methods, lactational amenorrhea (if you are exclusively breastfeeding), or other contraceptive methods that are recommended for self-care in your country.   Depending on the situation in your country, methods recommended for self-care could include the pill or mini-pill, emergency contraception pills, and DMPA-SC (Sayana Press®).	WHO - Q&A on Contraception/Family planning and COVID-19	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
Modern Contraception and Family Planning Use	What is the best contraceptive method to use during the COVID-19 pandemic? All modern methods of contraception help to prevent pregnancy. Women and their partners can choose any modern contraceptive method that is acceptable to and safe for them. The best method of contraception is the one that works well for you. Condoms, when they are used consistently and correctly, are the only method of contraception that help to prevent unintended pregnancy and protect against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.  They can be used together with other methods of contraception to protect against both unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Emergency contraceptive pills can prevent up to 95% of pregnancies when taken within 5 days after intercourse, and they can be taken by anyone with or without a health condition	WHO - Q&A on Contraception/Family planning and COVID-19	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
Modern Contraception and Family Planning Use	I want to change my contraceptive method – is this possible? Yes. It may be difficult however, to access all the methods of contraception that are normally available in your country due to restrictions on movement, lack of supply, as well as increased demands on health providers and services.   If you have a pre-existing health condition, consult a provider to find out what options suit you best, and which are available and feasible. Seek advice and information from your health provider and consider using methods that do not have medical restrictions like minipills, condoms, fertility awareness-based methods, diaphragm, spermicides or lactational amenorrhea if you are exclusively breastfeeding.	WHO - Q&A on Contraception/Family planning and COVID-19	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
Modern Contraception and Family Planning Use	Removal of long acting methods such as implants or IUDs, after the recommended period of use (and routine follow up appointments) may not be prioritized by your country’s health system during this health emergency. Seek advice from your health provider. If, due to restrictions on movement due to the COVID-19 pandemic you cannot have your long acting method removed straight away, it is important to use another method of contraception to avoid pregnancy at this time.   There are no medical problems caused by delaying removal of long acting methods such as implants or IUDs. Do not try to remove the contraception method yourself; wait until you are able to access health care from a trained provider.	WHO - Q&A on Contraception/Family planning and COVID-19	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
Impacts of COVID-19 on Family planning	Contraception and family planning information and services are life-saving and important at all times. Sexual activity does not cease with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is therefore crucial to ensure that people are able to access rights-based services and information to initiate and / or continue use of contraception. By preventing unintended pregnancies, contraception helps to protect girls and women from the negative health consequences of unintended pregnancies, which can save their lives. Contraception reduces the need for abortion, meaning that women and girls are less at risk of unsafe abortion, which again can be lifesaving.   Condoms, when used consistently and correctly, help to prevent both unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (including HIV).   In addition, by preventing the negative health consequences associated with unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortion and sexually transmitted infections (including HIV), contraception can help alleviate unnecessary additional pressure on already-stretched health systems which are working hard to address COVID-19.	WHO - Q&A on Contraception/Family planning and COVID-19	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
Policy	WHO recommends policy-makers should: Plan and develop innovative strategies to ensure as many eligible people as possible can access information and contraception during this period. Increase use of mobile phones and digital technologies to help people make decisions about which contraceptive methods to use, and how they can be accessed.   Enable health care workers to provide contraceptive information and services as per national guidelines to the full extent possible.  This is particularly important where pregnancy poses a high risk to health.   Expand availability of contraceptive services (including both information and methods) through places other than healthcare facilities, such as pharmacies, drug shops, online platforms and other outlets.  This can be with or without prescription depending on national guidelines and contraceptive method.   Relax restrictions on the number of repeat issues of prescription-only hormonal contraceptives that can be issued. Ensure access to emergency post-coital contraception, including consideration of over the counter provision. Enable access to contraception for women and girls in the immediate post-partum and post abortion periods when they may access health services.	WHO - Q&A on Contraception/Family planning and COVID-19	Swedish: Covid-19 och graviditet
Programme Management	WHO recommends programme managers should: Increase use of telehealth for counselling and sharing of messages related to safe and effective use of contraception and for selection and initiation of contraceptives. Ensure adequate inventory to avoid potential stock outs at all levels of the health system. Prepare advisories for users on how they can access contraceptive information, services and supplies. Monitor contraceptive consumption in your area to identify any potential pitfall and shortage. Increase availability and access to the contraceptives which can be used by the client without service provider support.	WHO - Q&A on Contraception/Family planning and COVID-19

Sub-Theme 3: Adolescents and Young People

Topic	Message	References	Where this information has been added
COVID-19: Working with and for young people	Young people, seriously affected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19), are part of the global response A common understanding of the health and non-health impacts of the pandemic, along with the role young people are playing in driving solutions, is essential to the pandemic response. This global crisis is exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and inequalities experienced by young people, all further amplified in humanitarian contexts where fragility, conflict, and emergencies have undermined institutional capacity and limited access to services. Young migrants, young people who are internally displaced and refugees, young people living in poor, high-density urban areas, young people without a home, young people living with disabilities, girls and young women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) young people and those living with HIV will be particularly affected; young people separated from, unaccompanied by, or left behind by migrant working parents face higher risks of exploitation, violence and mental health issues, and already poor access to health services and protection. Impacts of COVID-19 on young people include: Health, Safety and protection issues, Educational impacts, Economic impacts, Impact on civic space and participation. Therefore, following Key actions have been identified as crucial to young people’s role in fighting the pandemic: Services, Participation, Capacity, Resources, Data	https://www.unfpa.org/resources/covid-19-working-and-young-people	Coronaviruspandemin_2019–2020#Påverkan_på_sexuell_och_reproduktiv_hälsa_och_rättigheter

Sub-theme 4: COVID-19 and Older Persons

Topic	Message	References	Where this information has been added
COVID-19 and older persons	Older people are particularly affected by COVID-19. They need special attention during the COVID-19 crisis, and their voices, opinions and concerns must be heard.	https://www.unfpa.org/resources/implications-covid-19-older-persons-responding-pandemic	en:Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic #Elderly care Coronaviruspandemin 2019–2020 Coronavirusutbrottet_2020_i_Sverige#Äldrevård
COVID-19 and older persons	Global data are extremely uncertain at present, nonetheless, the heightened risks of COVID-19 for older persons are evident in all national data. The scale of testing and nature of reporting vary between governments and hence there is risk of misinformation by generalizing from the experience and reports of a given country.	https://www.unfpa.org/resources/implications-covid-19-older-persons-responding-pandemic	Covid-19-provtagning en:Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic #Elderly care Coronaviruspandemin 2019–2020' Coronavirusutbrottet_2020_i_Sverige#Äldrevård
COVID-19 and older persons	While the number of older persons is relatively and absolutely smaller in developing countries, particularly in Africa, this coincides with other serious structural risks. Countries with the fewest older persons (such as many of the least developed countries), have the fewest health resources, limited experience caring for older patients (including few geriatric specialists), less institutional care for older persons, and far fewer public or NGO support structures for outreach, screening and community-based care of older persons.	https://www.unfpa.org/resources/implications-covid-19-older-persons-responding-pandemic	en:Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic #Elderly care Coronaviruspandemin 2019–2020
COVID-19 and older persons	Older persons living in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, are particularly vulnerable to infection and adverse outcomes from COVID-19.	https://www.unfpa.org/resources/implications-covid-19-older-persons-responding-pandemic	en:Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic #Elderly care Coronaviruspandemin 2019–2020 Coronavirusutbrottet_2020_i_Sverige#Äldrevård
COVID-19 and older persons	Older persons who live alone may face barriers to obtaining accurate information, food, medication, and other essential supplies during quarantine conditions and community outreach is required.	https://www.unfpa.org/resources/implications-covid-19-older-persons-responding-pandemic	en:Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic #Elderly care Coronaviruspandemin 2019–2020 Coronavirusutbrottet_2020_i_Sverige#Äldrevård
COVID-19 and older persons	Older persons, especially in isolation, those with cognitive decline, and those who are highly care-dependent, need a continuum of practical and emotional support through informal networks (families), health workers, caregivers, and volunteers.	https://www.unfpa.org/resources/implications-covid-19-older-persons-responding-pandemic	en:Social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic #Elderly care Coronaviruspandemin 2019–2020

Sub-theme 5: Census

Topic	Message	References	Where this information has been added
COVID-19 and Census	The COVID-19 pandemic will threaten the successful conduct of censuses in many countries through delays, interruptions that compromise quality, or complete cancellation of census projects.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf
COVID-19 and Census	Domestic and donor financing for census may be diverted to address COVID-19 leaving census without crucial funds. Several countries have already taken decisions to postpone the census, with many others yet to announce the way forward.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf
COVID-19 and Census	A global effort must be made to assure that even where census is delayed, census planning and preparations are not cancelled, but continue apace in order to assure that implementation can proceed safely when the pandemic is under control.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf
COVID-19 and Census	While new census methods, including online, registerbased, and hybrid approaches are being used across the world, these demand extensive planning and preconditions that cannot be created at short notice.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf
COVID-19 and Census	The continuing low supply of protective equipment has immediate implications for conducting census in communities at risk of transmission. PSB is partnering with other agencies to explore new supply chains and resources.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	Belize has postponed its census to 2021 in order to divert census funding for national emergency funding.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	Brazil decided to postpone its census until 2021.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf	Demographics of Brazil
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	China still plans to undertake its census in November 2020, but preparations have been affected and are being reviewed.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	Côte d’Ivoire’s census, planned for April 2020, may be delayed, given government containment and restrictions on internal travel. Tablets from China were delayed beyond the expected delivery in January, but recent news indicated they are now being shipped.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	Ecuador is currently in its pre-census stage, conducting cartography data in large cities. Ecuador has interrupted all census activities now for 2 weeks, with expectations that this delay may be extended to 4 weeks. With the census enumeration scheduled for November 2020, delays in mapping could disrupt the timeline	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	Kyrgyzstan decided to postpone its census scheduled for March 2020 by one month, with further delays possible.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf	Demographics_of_Kyrgyzstan#Ethnic_groups
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	Indonesia is preparing to extend the online time for self-enumeration, and cancel all field data collection. They will rely on administrative data and have requested additional UNFPA technical support for using administrative data for census.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf	Indonesia 2020 census
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	Mexico is currently continuing its field data collection.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	Panama’s census has been postponed by one year but they are currently assessing additional implications. They are evaluating the preparatory processes that can begin now, such as procurement.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf	Demographics of Panama
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	In the United States of America, most residents received invitations to fill out the 2020 census in the second week of March. The US Census Bureau has postponed its community outreach program from late March to early April, as it includes in-person assistance to those unable to submit responses online.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf	Not added because information is out of date
COVID-19 and Census - Country Impact	The Seychelles census has now been postponed by one year, from August 2020 to August 2021. Field mapping, questionnaire design, and pretest of data collection tools using tablets, are all proceeding.	https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/resource-pdf/Census_COVID19_digital.pdf	Demographics of Seychelles

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