COVID and Gender in the Middle EastAs the coronavirus ravages the globe, its aftermaths have brought gender inequalities to the forefront of many conversations. Countries in the Middle East and North Africa have been slow to prepare for, adapt to, and mitigate the COVID 19 health crisis and its impacts on governance, economics, security, and rights. Womens physical well being, social safety nets, and economic participation have been disproportionately affected, and with widespread