COVID-19 has been a setback for women. Gender-responsive policies can stem the losses

Apr 7, 2021

Women wearing protective face masks commute in a suburban train after authorities resumed the train services for women passengers during non-peak hours, amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Mumbai, India, October 21, 2020.

Women have continued working throughout the pandemic to support their families, despite the risk to their health. Image: REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni.

Ruma Bhargava

Lead, Mental Health, World Economic Forum

Megha Bhargava

Joint Commissioner Income Tax, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

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COVID-19 has been a setback for women. Gender-responsive policies can stem the losses

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