Résumé
The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has highlighted inequalities faced by women in Europe: they are now increasingly at risk of violence, poverty and threats to their economic independence. Especially worrying is the situation of women and girls who are made vulnerable by our system, such as sole carers, those facing male violence, those in precarious work or economic uncertainty, all those who do not have safe accommodation, those requiring care, or who already face social exclusion. This is despite the fact that women are overwhelmingly stepping in to lead in providing care and support for all in this moment, allowing ongoing health care services and society to continue functioning. EU Member States must work together to ensure that the crisis will not have a significant and long-term impact on women and girls.
[Source: website: www.womenlobby.org/4-reasons-why-the-new-Gender-Equality-Strategy-2020-2025-is-key-in-responses-to?lang=en]