Gender in the Media: May 2020

Gender in the Media: May 2020

The media review presents every month a selection of articles from different media sources on “gender and development” issues. The list of articles is regularly updated during the month.<a name="target-toc-0"></a>
<h1><span id="1"></span>May 2020</h1>
<h2>1-14 May</h2>
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<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/may/01/sudan-to-outlaw-female-genital-mutilation-fgm">Sudan to outlaw female genital mutilation</a> – The Guardian</li>
<li><a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/columns/the-lockdown-is-hard-for-women-with-disability/story-4uOVBLxLOoukdlcqWvP1vJ.html">The lockdown is hard for women with disability</a> – Hindustan Times</li>
<li><a href="https://guardian.ng/guardian-woman/we-want-improved-womens-participation-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/">‘We want improved women’s participation in the fight against Covid-19’</a> – Guardian (blog)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thejakartapost.com/academia/2020/05/03/indonesian-female-school-heads-why-so-few-and-why-we-need-more.html">Indonesian female school heads: Why so few and why we need more?</a> – The Jakarta Post</li>
<li><a href="https://www.independent.co.ug/women-climate-change-and-covid-19/">Women, climate change and COVID-19</a> – The Independent</li>
<li><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/the-stark-realities-still-facing-girls-throughout-the-world-today-1.4241003">The stark realities still facing girls throughout the world today</a> – The Irish Times</li>
<li><a href="https://havanatimes.org/features/the-ghost-children-of-latin-americas-prisons/">The Ghost Children of Latin America’s Prisons</a> – Havana Times</li>
<li><a href="https://www.devex.com/news/opinion-we-cannot-allow-covid-19-to-reinforce-the-digital-gender-divide-97118">Opinion: We cannot allow COVID-19 to reinforce the digital gender divide</a> – Devex</li>
<li><a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/covid-19-healthcare-midwives-midwifery/">COVID-19 is highlighting global neglect of pregnant women and midwives</a> – World Economic Forum (blog)</li>
<li><a href="https://theconversation.com/celebrate-mothers-day-with-global-feminist-solidarity-132084">Celebrate Mother’s Day with global feminist solidarity</a> – The Conversation</li>
<li><a href="https://tribune.com.pk/story/2215719/6-womens-struggle-equality-free-press/">Women’s struggle for equality and a free press</a> – The Express Tribune</li>
<li><a href="https://kathmandupost.com/art-culture/2020/05/07/women-are-the-most-vulnerable-right-now">‘Women are the most vulnerable right now’</a> – The Kathmandu Post</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/may/08/separation-by-sex-gendered-lockdown-fuelling-hate-on-streets-of-bogota">’Separation by sex’: gendered lockdown fuelling hate crime on streets of Bogotá</a> – The Guardian</li>
<li><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/stem-is-a-viable-career-for-women-they-should-be-given-the-right-tools-to-create-a-gender-equal-world/articleshow/75645941.cms">’STEM is a viable career for women, they should be given the right tools to create a gender-equal world'</a> – The Economic Times</li>
<li><a href="https://theconversation.com/sexual-and-gender-based-violence-during-covid-19-lessons-from-ebola-137541">Sexual and <span class="nobr">gender-based</span> violence during <span class="nobr">COVID-19</span>: lessons from Ebola</a> – The Conversation</li>
<li><a href="https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/05/10/opinion/analysis/post-pandemic-asean-must-bridge-the-digital-gender-divide/723899/">Post-pandemic Asean must bridge the digital gender divide</a> – The Manila Times</li>
<li><a href="https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/447735/World-s-Women-in-Mathematics-Day-Mirzakhani-a-genius-who-shattered">World’s Women in Mathematics Day: Mirzakhani, a genius who shattered stereotypes</a> – Theran Times</li>
<li><a href="https://theconversation.com/as-sport-resumes-after-lockdown-its-time-to-level-the-playing-field-for-women-and-girls-137697">As sport resumes after lockdown, it’s time to level the playing field for women and girls</a> – The Conversation</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-05-11-gender-based-violence-during-lockdown-looking-for-answers/">Gender-based violence during lockdown in SA: Looking for answers</a> – Daily Maverick</li>
<li><a href="https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/industries-gender-women-coronavirus-covid19-economic/">Our recovery from the coronavirus crisis must have gender empowerment at its heart</a> – World Economic Forum (blog)</li>
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<h2>15-31 May</h2>
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<li><a href="https://theconversation.com/the-lack-of-women-in-cybersecurity-leaves-the-online-world-at-greater-risk-136654">The lack of women in cybersecuritz leaves the online world at greater risk</a> – The Conversation</li>
<li class="u-cf"><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/16/men-masks-coronavirus-protests-masculinity-kills?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other">Men are less likely to wear masks – another sign that toxic masculinity kills</a> – The Guardian</li>
<li><a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/coronavirus-gender-inequality-india-6414659/">How COVID-19 is amplifying gender inequality in India</a> – The Indian Express</li>
<li><a href="https://theconversation.com/how-water-scarcity-adds-to-womens-burden-in-northern-ghana-138357">How water scarcity adds to women’s burden in northern Ghana</a> – The Conversation</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/4cfb1515-6e24-4096-8269-eb0cc1f701ab"><span class="article-classifier__gap">Live Q&A: Has coronavirus advanced or set back women at work?</span></a> – Financial Times</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/18/fgm-risk-in-somalia-heightened-by-coronavirus-crisis">Huge FGM rise recorded in Somalia during coronavirus lockdown</a> – The Guardian</li>
<li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2020/05/20/closing-cybersecuritys-gender-gap-can-aid-the-skills-shortage-and-the-economy/#4978a4b5495a">Closing Cybersecurity’s Gender Gap Can Aid The Skills Shortage And The Economy</a> – Forbes</li>
<li><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/19/politics/us-abortion-un-pandemic-response/index.html">US asks for abortion references to be removed from UN pandemic response plan</a> – CNN</li>
<li><a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-women-trfn/womens-jobs-at-risk-in-latin-america-in-coronavirus-crisis-idUSKBN22W05A">Women’s jobs at risk in Latin America in coronavirus crisis</a> – Reuters</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/20/us/women-economy-jobs-coronavirus-gender.html">How Women are Getting Squeezed by the Pandemic</a> – The New York Times</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/apr/21/domestic-abuse-women-in-herat-afghanistan-may-survive-coronavirus-but-not-lockdown">Domestic abuse: ‘Women in Herat may survive coronavirus but not lockdown'</a> – The Guardian</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/may/22/where-are-the-women-afghanistan-all-male-government-meeting">’Where are the women?’ Outcry over all-male government meeting in Afghanistan</a> – The Guardian</li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/uk-wales-politics-52785157">Women in politics face ‘daily’ abuse on social media</a> – BBC News</li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/may/24/why-does-medicine-treat-women-like-men">Why does medicine treat women like men?</a> – The Guardian</li>
<li><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/24/world/women-rights-coronavirus-intl/index.html">Coronavirus is killing more men. But the lockdown is disastrous for women and their rights</a> – CNN</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/25/arts/join-us-for-a-look-at-a-century-of-progress-for-women.html">Join Us for a Look at a Century of Progress for Women</a> – The New York Times</li>
<li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2020/05/25/breaking-through-the-glass-ceilinga-spring-for-women-in-artificial-intelligence/#1bdd1d6d778b">Breaking Through The Glass Ceiling – A Spring For Women In Artificial Intelligence</a> – Forbes</li>
<li><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/women/coronavirus-women-leaders-angela-merkel-jacinda-ardern-a9526881.html">Why are women leaders excelling during coronavirus?</a> – The Independent</li>
<li><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/25/us/women-workplace-gender-bias-study-trnd/index.html">Women are told more lies than men in workplace reviews, new research suggests. And that can prevent gender equality.</a> – CNN</li>
<li><a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/05/1064952">On Peacekeepers Day, UN to spotlight vital role of women peace operations</a> – UN News</li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-52805193">Trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon</a> – BBC News</li>
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<h1>See Also</h1>
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<li><a href="http://www.wikigender.org/gender-in-the-media-archive/">Gender in the Media – Archive</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wikigender.org/community-portal/">Community Portal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wikigender.org/wiki/community-portal-reports-and-publications/">Publications</a></li>
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