The following paper was led by the SEGIB and reflects the vision of GWL Voices for Change and Inclusion on recommended action points required to mitigate the consequences of the COVID -19 pandemic on women’s economic empowerment. It is intended to serve as an advocacy document to position strategic messages by GWL members in multilateral fora and processes, including in the context of the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing declaration and Platform for Action and Generation Equality Forum. [embed]https://issuu.com/segibpdf/docs/safeguarding_and_advancing_women_s_economic_empowe[/embed]