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Good Tuesday morning.
The daily rundown Between Sunday and Monday, the number of Florida coronavirus cases increased by 5,730 (0.3 percent), to 1,727,107; active hospitalizations went up by 42 (nearly 0.7 percent), to 6,143; deaths rose by 206 (nearly 0.8 percent), to 26,685.
Pandemic sees rise in gender-based violence
It has been seen that gender-based violence increases dramatically in times of emergencies and in times of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it has been noticed even more. Women and girls have been found to be exposed to domestic violence in times of the pandemic besides suffering from lack of medicine and telehealth and financial hardships. An estimated 1 in 5 women was found to be experiencing sexual violence in times of humanitarian emergencies.
âWe have long known that women and girls are exposed to gender-based violence during international crises,â Meng said, according to a press release. âToday, we have the resources and tools to prevent unspeakable crimes from being committed to ensuring they can thrive. The Safe from the Start Act seeks to build and improve on the initiatives already implemented by the State Department and USAID.
This week in Congress: A new deputy defense secretary, and lingering Fort Hood concerns Kathleen Hicks hosts an event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. (Photo courtesy of CSIS) As many congressional committees hold their first organizational meetings this week, Senate Armed Services officials will continue their already-started work of the new session with a pair of significant events for the military community. On Thursday, the committee will hold a closed briefing on the Fort Hood command climate survey, with an eye towards reforms at that base and throughout the Army. The base was the site of several high-profile tragedies last year, including the killing of Pfc. Vanessa Guillen last April.
Monday, February 1, 2021 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Please join the CSIS Africa Program for a unique event featuring Representative Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY).
Newly elected as Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the first Black Member of Congress to serve as Chair of that committee, Representative Meeks will outline his vision for a reimagined approach to U.S.-Africa policy in a democratically controlled house and senate. Representative Meeks will also engage directly with Ugandan and Ethiopian activists working on the frontlines to advance democracy in their respective countries and in the region. In conversation with Rep. Meeks, panelists Rosebell Kagumire and Tsedale Lemma will discuss Uganda’s controversial elections, the conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, and the impact of the Capitol attack on the U.S. government’s credibility. This dynamic conversation will conclude with key recommendations for the new Biden Administration.