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Global Lockdowns Resulting In 'Horrifying Surge' In Domestic Violence, U.N. Warns
"We know lockdowns and quarantines are essential to suppressing COVID-19, but they can trap women with abusive partners," Guterres said. "Over the past weeks, as the economic and social pressures and fear have grown, we have seen a horrifying surge in domestic violence."
The secretary-general said in some countries "the number of women calling support services has doubled" while "healthcare providers and police are overwhelmed and understaffed."
"I urge all governments to make the prevention and redress of violence against women a key part of their national response plan to COVID-19," he said.
- NPR
The secretary-general said in some countries "the number of women calling support services has doubled" while "healthcare providers and police are overwhelmed and understaffed."
"I urge all governments to make the prevention and redress of violence against women a key part of their national response plan to COVID-19," he said.
Link to tweet
- NPR