Women have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19 pandemic - report

A new report found the pandemic has had a damaging effect on women's economic mobility, incomes and home care responsibilities.

Women's employment opportunities were found to be negatively affected due to digital literacy issues, increased care responsibilities at home and job displacement as a result of Covid-19 restrictions.

The pandemic has led to an increase in domestic violence and worsening mental health among women as Covid-19 found to have disproportionately impacted women.

A new report into the effect the current pandemic has had, particularly on women from minority groups and disadvantaged communities, has found the impact to be "highly gendered".