This Thematic Brief provides information and analysis about the gendered impacts and priorities for
responses to COVID-19 in the Pacific. It has been developed by the Support Unit for Pacific Women Shaping
Pacific Development (Pacific Women), connecting more than 170 gender equality initiatives funded by the
Australian Government and implemented by over 160 partners across 14 Pacific Island countries. Pacific
Women is one of the largest global commitments to gender equality. It partners with governments, local and
international non-government organisations (NGOs), private sector, disabled people’s organisations,
coalitions and others to improve the political, economic and social opportunities of Pacific women and to end
violence against women and girls. Its emphasis is on partnerships and locally-driven development.