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The Covid-19 pandemic has had profound consequences for teachers and students and for global progress in meeting the goal of quality public education for all. But, together with a health crisis, we continue deal with the pandemic of sexism and misogyny which is blighting the lives, education and life chances of women and girls worldwide.

Across all countries, women led the national and international response to Covid-19 – keeping communities safe, caring for the sick and elderly, and educating our children. Women have put their health and safety on the line by going out to work in key services. Whilst we clapped for carers, health service workers and teachers, women and girls faced violence and the threat of violence in their homes and on the streets.

In the UK, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) report that in mid-May 2020, there was a 12% increase in the number of domestic abuse cases referred to victim support. Between April and June 2020, there was a 65% increase in calls to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, when compared to the first three months of that year.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had profound consequences for teachers and students and for global progress in meeting the goal of quality public education for all. But, together with a health crisis, we continue deal with the pandemic of sexism and misogyny which is blighting the lives, education and life chances of women and girls worldwide.

Across all countries, women led the national and international response to Covid-19 – keeping communities safe, caring for the sick and elderly, and educating our children. Women have put their health and safety on the line by going out to work in key services. Whilst we clapped for carers, health service workers and teachers, women and girls faced violence and the threat of violence in their homes and on the streets.

In the UK, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) report that in mid-May 2020, there was a 12% increase in the number of domestic abuse cases referred to victim support. Between April and June 2020, there was a 65% increase in calls to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, when compared to the first three months of that year.