gender-based violence

COVID and Violence Against Women

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https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/4/statement-ed-phumzile-violence-against-women-during-pandemic My work centers around leading an organization that cares for women and children either fleeing or dealing with the effects of violence. One of the unexpected, or maybe more accurately, unintended consequences of government lockdowns is the very real struggle for many women who are now more isolated and trapped than prior to COVID … Read more

Trends in the field of gender-based violence (#4, post 1)

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Technology, Gender-Based Violence and the Shadow Pandemic | Centre for International Governance Innovation (cigionline.org) Our agency (Cowichan Women Against Violence) was not surprised with the increase of violence toward women and children when COVID-19 required people to isolate. Isolation increases the risk of violence towards the vulnerable. Abusers can ‘hide’ more easily. This article addresses … Read more