COVID-19 is a gendered crisis. While the virus itself does not discriminate, systemic inequities faced by women and gender diverse peoples means that our experience of this pandemic is unique. Responses to the pandemic need to take into consideration the path and profile of gendered homelessness.

The Women's National Housing and Homelessness Network calls on all levels of Canadian government to urgently enact the following nine measures to equitably protect women, girls, children, and gender diverse peoples experiencing homelessness during this pandemic.