This statement by Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, carries out three key messages:
- To diminish the severe socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 on women, their economic participation needs to increase and we need to address the pay gap.
- We should collectively ensure that women take an increasing part in national, regional and local decision-making on COVID-19 prevention and control.
- We need enhanced social support, prevention, early detection and treatment for women at risk of domestic violence. We must also address the mental health impact of the virus and prevent health worker burnout.
EUPHA welcomes this statement and emphasizes the need to empower and support women leaders in European and global public health.
Source: WHO/Europe
