Coronavirus: The Seven Types of People who Start and Spread Viral Misinformation
BBC Media have investigated hundreds of misleading stories during the pandemic. It’s given them an idea about who is behind misinformation – and what motivates them.
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Types, Sources, and Claims of COVID-19 Misinformation
/in Infographics, Reports and Studies Oxford University, Reuters Global English Rumors and Misinformation Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by Shane HarperThis factsheet uses a sample of fact-checks to identify some of the main types, sources, and claims of COVID-19 misinformation seen so far.
Applying Principles of Behaviour Change to Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Transmission
/in Reports and Studies Nature Human Behavior Journal Global English Risk Communication and Messaging Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane HarperThis paper focuses on adherence to behaviors required to reduce COVID-19 virus transmission. The authors argue that there is an urgent need to develop and evaluate interventions to promote effective enactment of these behaviors and provide a preliminary analysis to help guide this.
Strengthening Preparedness for COVID-19 in Cities and Urban Settings
/in Reports and Studies World Health Organization Global English COVID-19 Response, Prevention Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Shane HarperThis document is to support local authorities, leaders and policy-makers in cities and other urban settlements in identifying effective approaches and implementing recommended actions that enhance the prevention, preparedness and readiness for COVID-19 in urban settings, to ensure a robust response and eventual recovery.
Millions More Cases of Violence, Child Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation, Unintended Pregnancy Expected due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
/in News and Updates, Reports and Studies, Web Resources United Nations Population Fund Global English Family Planning, Gender, Menstruation/Pregnancy, Other health in COVID-19 context Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Shane HarperThe economic and physical disruptions caused by COVID-19 could have vast consequences for the rights and health of women and girls, a new analysis by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and partners shows.
Pandemics and Violence Against Women and Children
/in Reports and Studies Center for Global Development Global English Gender, Vulnerable Populations Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Shane HarperIn this document, the Center for Global Development explains nine different pathways linking pandemics and violence against women and children. In addition, it suggests eight policy and program responses for action by governments, civil society, international and community-based organizations.
Gender-based violence prevention, risk mitigation and response during COVID-19
/in Reports and Studies United Nations High Commission for Refugees Global English Gender, Vulnerable Populations Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Shane HarperThis briefing note aims at giving an overview of risks of gender-based violence (GBV) in the context of
COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes recommendations to mitigate risks and ensure access to lifesaving
GBV services. The last section contains a list of useful resources.
COVID-19 in Pregnancy and Lactation
/in Reports and Studies Mother to Baby United States English, Español Menstruation/Pregnancy, Other health in COVID-19 context, Risk Communication and Messaging Pregnant Women/byMotherToBaby is a non-profit organization focused on providing risk assessments to pregnant and breastfeeding women about various exposures, including infectious disease. We have created a fact sheet on COVID-19, which is updated frequently with the latest evidence-based information for pregnant and breastfeeding women who have questions about this virus. Versions are available in both English and Spanish.
Coronavirus in Sub-Saharan Africa How Africans in 12 Nations are Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak
/in Reports and Studies GeoPoll Africa English, Français COVID-19 Response Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by Cynthia IrakozeGeoPoll conducted a remote study in 12 countries in sub-Saharan Africa on the effects coronavirus is already having on people throughout the region. The impact of the virus will have broad-reaching implications across all sectors, and while we could not cover every relevant topic in this study, we sought to use our experience conducting research for both international development groups and the consumer sector to include a wide range of topics.
Global Rapid Gender Analysis for COVID-19
/in Reports and Studies Care, International Rescue Committee Global English Gender Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Kathryn SuggThis report is for humanitarians working in fragile contexts that are likely to be affected by the COVID-19 crisis. It is organised around broad themes and areas of focus of particular importance to those whose programming advances gender equality and reduces gender inequalities.
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