This research report examines the differing impacts of the Ebola outbreak in Liberia on women, men, girls and boys. Focusing on the areas of agriculture and livelihoods; gender-based violence; access to health services; and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), it looks at women's involvement in the national response to the outbreak, as well as community coping strategies. The report finds that women were disproportionately affected by the outbreak, and that gender, disability and geographical location were the most important factors in determining how people were impacted by the crisis. Women in rural areas were found to have particularly suffered.
The research report draws conclusions regarding how the Liberian government, NGOs and civil society might improve the ongoing national response, including increasing the participation of women and broadening their education and skills.
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- Oxfam International
- UN Women
- Liberia Ministry of Gender and Development
- Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services
- Liberia WASH Consortium
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- Copyright 2015 UN Women, Oxfam International, Liberia Ministry of Gender and Development, Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services, Liberia WASH Consortium.
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