United Nations survey on Latin American and Caribbean youth within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

The report examines the impact of COVID-19 on Latin American and Caribbean youth, highlighting challenges in food security, gender violence, health, education, employment, and future concerns.

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Quick Facts
Report location: source
Language: English
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Authors: Daniela Huneeus, Daniela Trucco, Ernesto Espíndola, José Ignacio Suárez
Geographic focus: Latin America, Caribbean
Page count: 62 páginas.

Methods

The survey used an online questionnaire with 49 questions, conducted from May 4th to June 15th, 2020. It was non-probabilistic, including 7,751 young people from 39 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The results are not representative of all youth in the region but provide insights into the challenges faced during the pandemic.

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Key Insights

The United Nations survey targeted Latin American and Caribbean youth aged 15-29 to understand the effects of COVID-19 on their lives and future concerns. Over 7,700 individuals from 39 countries participated between May and June 2020. Key findings include increased stress and anxiety, food insecurity, gender-based violence, limited access to health services, and changes in employment, education, and daily routines. The results suggest significant disparities among subgroups, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to support vulnerable youth populations.

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