COVID-19 pandemic  is deepening existing inequalities and vulnerabilities, particularly for women and girls, said United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in a  message marking the World Population Day on Saturday,   “The pandemic affects everyone, everywhere, “but it does not affect everyone equally,  said the UN Chief.   He also said that “With many countries on lockdown and health systems struggling to cope, sexual and reproductive health services are being sidelined and gender-based violence is on the rise”.