The pandemic’s health
challenges are enormous
and deeply intertwined
with existing inequalities.

A recent UN report says that
more than one billion people live in
informal settlements. They lack
adequate housing, running water,
and proper toilets.

Indigenous groups are
particularly at risk , as well as
LGBTIQ+ people. They are reporting
more violence, increased social
isolation and anxiety as
well as difficulties in getting HIV
treatment and gender-affirming
health services.

The pandemic has decimated the
already fragile informal economy. Half
the global workforce—some

1.6 Billion
People

may see their incomes fall by

60%

UN Women estimates that

243 Million
Women

have been sexually or physically abused in
the last year by a partner, and that number
has likely increased this year.

UNESCO says the pandemic has
disrupted the schooling of more than

290 Million
children.

Those that do not have internet access are
particularly disadvantaged.

We live in a world with massive widespread loss of income, and uncertainty about the future. Early reports suggest that

loneliness
stress
depression
anxiety
harmful alcohol
drug use
self-harm
suicide

are expected to rise, particularly amongst frontline health workers.