Women and girls in urban informal settlements, in particular, have very limited access to employment and to essential services at school and in public life as well. The measures including lockdowns and social distancing to contain the COVID 19 pandemic have made it much more challenging for women in urban slums to carry on their economic activities for livelihoods. Especially, those dependent on daily wages cannot afford to leave work. There is also a growing concern about their safety issues. During COVID-19, sexual harassment and different forms of violence against women continue to occur in public spaces. The realities as such have a negative impact on women’s freedom of movement, livelihood opportunities, and access to services.