Coronavirus crisis will see 7 million unplanned pregnancies and 31 million gender-based violence cases, the UN says

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• New data from the United Nations' sexual and reproductive health agency suggests the coronavirus will have a globally devastating impact on women.
• If lockdown continues for six months, the UNFPA report forecasts it will result in 7 million unplanned pregnancies and 31 million gender-based violence cases.
• The report also indicates there will be a surge in cases of child marriage and female genital mutilation.
• The UNFPA's deputy executive director, Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov described the report's findings as "a catastrophe within a catastrophe."
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According to a new report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations' sexual and reproductive health agency, the coronavirus will have a devastating impact on women worldwide.

As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages nations across the globe, health systems continue to be overloaded — facilities remain closed down or continue to limit the services they offer, including services to women and girls.

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