Vulnerable women population during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic provoked heritages for all citizens, from the
richest to the poorest, but exacerbated, even more, the hardships of vulnerable
people in economic, social and psychological spheres. Within the H2020 project
“COVINFORM”1, this case study focuses on vulnerable female population, which
is “doubly-burdened”, facing both economic vulnerability and gender disparity.
Moreover, the study brings out those aspects affecting migrant women. Through a
qualitative survey, it was possible to identify the responses of the policies adopted
at that time. Women suggest a severe psychological impact of the pandemic about
being away from family and losing jobs. Distancing and fear of infections
aggravated the isolation of migrants. The solidarity network among Non
Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and civil society was crucial for vulnerable
people at all research sites.