Coronavirus lockdown can worsen instances of gender-based violence

<p dir="ltr"><span>Coronavirus social distancing isn’t easy for anyone, but even in this situation that’s been trying for absolutely everyone, there are some who are having an even harder time than others, such as victims of gender-based violence. </span>Women’s rights groups, <a href="http://www.tamaia.org/" target="_blank">including Tamaia Viure Sense Violència</a>, explain that a number of women who are victims of this kind of sexist violence are now stuck at home with their abusers</p> / ACN

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First published: April 12, 2020 11:50 AM