COVID Conversations - Men

Gender equality is a central component of any humanitarian development response.  In the context of COVID-19, this is also the case.  Women and men, boys and girls are all affected by COVID-19.  Much of the commentary, to date, has focused on the impact upon women and the secondary consequences of COVID (such as domestic violence) upon them.  However, men seem more prone to severe episodes of the disease, and are more likely to die than women.  Men also work in some sectors of the economy (e.g. transport and construction) that might put them at a higher risk.  On Friday 17th July 2020, the Irish Global Health Network and ESTHER Alliance for Global Health Partnerships ran a webinar focusing upon how men are affected by COVID-19 and how responses are addressing the particular needs of men.  A recording of the proceedings can be watched at: https://youtu.be/wlYabT0MKv0