This report from the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) and YWCA Canada provides intersectoral data on the gendered impact of COVID-19 related to class, race, immigration status, violence, and type of work, and highlights policy recommendations to consider in Canada’s recovery plan.
This report from Public Health England summarizes data on the determinants of health by ethnic group and details integrated approaches to address ethnic inequalities in health. It also includes practice examples of promising local action.
This guide from the Urban Sustainability Directors Network proposes a framework that places those who are most vulnerable to climate change at the centre of preparedness and adaptation planning. It draws on evidence and knowledge related to racial equity, climate change and community engagement.
This article from Bassett et al. presents data to support the importance of reporting on age-specific mortality rates to identify racial and ethnic disparities of COVID19 rates in the US.
This policy platform, designed by Human Impact Partners (HIP), highlights policy ideas that were generated by grassroot organizations, with the aim of establishing public health interventions led by communities most impacted by these inequities (e.g., Black, Indigenous and Latinx communities). Although written in the U.S. context, this document can inform policy interventions related to COVID-19 response and recovery in Canada.
Held on January 30, 2020, the Black Experiences in Health Care Symposium (BEHCS) generated rich, action-oriented dialogue about advancing Black health in Ontario. This important report of the proceedings is authored by Black Health Alliance and Health Commons Solutions Lab and is relevant to practitioners across Canada. It captures knowledge and experience shared during keynote presentations and breakout sessions.
The National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health (NCCDH) has produced a suite of webinars and other related resources that, when reviewed together, serve as a substantive primer on racism, anti-racism and racial equity as they relate to public health practice.
This article from Williams and Cooper highlights racial disparities of Covid-19 related to healthcare access and other health inequities.
This video from Global News provides an overview of the importance of collecting and reporting race-based data to guide strategies to address disparities in COVID-19.
This online resource library from Community Commons is a living repository of equity-themed tools and resources that describe the equity implications of COVID-19 and actions to address these disparities.
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