Strengthening Gender Measures and Data in the COVID-19 Era

The report examines how gender has been integrated into data collection, policy responses, and evidence-building during the COVID-19 pandemic. It assesses the extent to which sex- and gender-disaggregated data were gathered and used, evaluates the quality and gaps in existing evidence, and analyzes how governments and institutions incorporated gender considerations into public health, social protection, and economic recovery measures.

Rather than simply documenting disparities, the report advances a framework for strengthening gender-responsive data systems and policymaking. It advocates for more systematic gender-disaggregated data collection, improved methodological standards, intersectional analysis, and the integration of gender considerations into crisis preparedness and response. Through its review of global evidence and policy measures, the report aims to inform more equitable and accountable decision-making in current and future emergencies.