The COVID-19 pandemic has had extensive impacts globally this year. Almost every corner of the earth has experienced the impacts of the pandemic on their society and economies. Millions of people and their families have been affected by the virus. Unfortunately women have been disproportionately impacted compared to men according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In April of 2020, women had a 3% higher unemployment rate compared to men. Women have resorted to being the caretakers of the home and teachers to their children who are now schooling from home. The advancement in women over the past 50 years has been lost within 6 months of the pandemic. As we learn more about the virus from scientists and health professionals lets all do our part in keeping our families and communities safe. We look forward to the transition of women returning to the workplace and advancing their careers at the same rate as men within their field.
Due to the outbreak of the virus the Gaia’s Essence team has decided to postpone the conference for the first time in twelve years. We understand the event has been in integral part of the community for over a decade and its absence will definitely have an impact on the thousands of women who look forward to a day of inspiration, empowerment and rejuvenation for themselves. The safety and health of the Gaia’s Essence tribe and family is most important and we continue to educating women.
As of September 2021 GEWWC will be evolving into a Global Women’s Wellness Conference. Connecting women from around the world to find their optimal paths to wellness. Stay tuned for more information. Be safe and wear a mask. 😷
The COVID-19 Pandemic has had severe impact on the entire world. There have been millions of people around the world who have been affected by the virus. As we learn more about the disease and how the virus