Director, Centre for Ethics & Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Online Published on 06 September, 2024.
This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the sexual and reproductive rights of women. It highlights the socioeconomic consequences, lack of access to reproductive healthcare services, increased gender-based violence, and the disproportionate burden on frontline workers. The study emphasises the need for a gender-sensitive approach in policymaking and addresses the intersecting factors influencing Women’s experiences during the pandemic. The paper emphasises the urgent need for policies that prioritise Women’s health and rights to mitigate the adverse effects observed during the pandemic.
Covid-19, Sexual and reproductive rights, Gender based violence, Healthcare