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A police officer stands behind her riot shield covered in red paint during an International Women's Day march in Mexico City's main square, Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Video. Coronavirus lockdowns 'a catastrophe' for women's rights, says UN

Updated: 28/04/2020 - 14:24 GMT+2

Between 13 million and 51 million women who otherwise would have used modern contraceptives will be unable to.

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