POLICY
Family-friendly policies and other good workplace practices in the context of COVID-19
UNICEF provides general recommendations that aim to help employers strengthen support for workers and their families. These policies should be adapted locally and according to the rapidly changing circumstances.
Policy Brief: The World of Work and COVID-19
This policy brief published by the United Nations presents the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in an already precarious world of work and provides policies and practical options for a strong recovery from this crisis.
COVID-19 and the world of work: Impact and policy responses
This note offers a preliminary assessment of the possible impacts of COVID-19 on the world of work and proposes a range of policy options to mitigate these impacts and facilitate strong and fast recovery.
COVID-19 and gender equality
This resource aims to raise awareness of some of the gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on society. The information draws on EIGE’s existing research and gender statistics to highlight the different realities that women and men could be facing during and after the pandemic.
COVID-19: Policy responses across Europe
This report provides an overview of the content of a database of around 500 policy initiatives implemented by European governments during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the economy in the context of the evolving labour market situation.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
UK government gateway for COVID-19 policies and support
This website compiles many different resources with help and advice from the UK government and other organisations to support you during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here you can find how to get support during the pandemic with financial aid, job loss, health and food security, housing, mental health and wellbeing, including for parents and children.
Disaster Financial Assistance
Information on how to get emergency financial help from the US government for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or a natural disaster. Learn about stimulus checks and read what is included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
This resource from the US Department of Education office of Federal Student Aid that provides up-to-date information and policies and financial aid for students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Childcare government resource
This resource and information page provides direct links to national COVID-19 resources and state- and territory-specific child care information and resources to help families and childcare providers stay informed about the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
Canada has extended support during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) for people who lost their job and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) for those who have children. Students, even those who recently graduated, can benefit from Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB). Find all the relevant information on this webpage.
Financial aid to families during the COVID-19 pandemic
This information page provides details on how parents can apply for COVID-19 financial support. Australia supports parents during the pandemic through the Coronavirus Supplement, Jobkeeper Payment and Parenting Payment.
Find help for parents & families
This government website has extensive information on the rights and responsibilities of parents, carers or pregnant employees in the workplace, on the types of childcare funding available and how to apply, among others.
COVID-19 Economic response—free child care
Information page about the childcare support available during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MENTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Mental health pandemic resource for parents and caregivers
Created by two psychologists, this mental health resource provides science-based research, advice and webinars to help parents and caregivers care for their children while navigating these challenging times.
Guidance for parents and carers during the pandemic
This is a very complete information page with links to mental health support resources for children and adults, education resources for homeschooling, online games and activities for children, among others.
Addressing Human Rights as Key to the COVID-19 Response
WHO provides key considerations for addressing stigma and discrimination, prevention of violence against women and support for vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Support for domestic violence victims
This resource includes signs of domestic violence abuse and guidance for victims and those who want to help them, as well as links and contacts for organisations and helplines that provide support to victims.
Maternal mental health during a pandemic: A rapid evidence review of Covid-19’s impact
From early on in the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) and Centre for Mental Health were concerned about the increased mental health challenges that women during and after pregnancy were likely facing as a result of the pandemic and government-imposed restrictions introduced to tackle it. This report draws together all of the available data collected during the pandemic for the first time.