COVID-19 and Violence against Women: The Evidence Behind the Talk

Publications - Released in 2021

Big data analysis shows that Internet searches related to violence against women and help-seeking rose significantly during COVID-19 lockdowns in eight Asian countries, buttressing evidence of the particular dangers faced by women confined to homes or restricted in their movements. In response, government and private service providers should boost their online reach and engagement with survivors of violence.
 

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Organizations

  • United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
  • UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women)
  • International Labour Organization (ILO)
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