DV sharp increase due to restrictions on going out The United Nations warns New coronavirus 15:03 on April 7
As the spread of the new coronavirus spreads and restricts people from going out of their homes and spending more time at home, the United Nations warns that domestic violence is rapidly increasing and calls on governments to respond. I'm asking.
UN Woman, a UN agency aiming to improve the status of women, released a report on the 6th, with restrictions on going out in various countries and increasing spending time at home, and women receiving DV from husbands and others. He pointed out that it was increasing rapidly.
According to UN Women, DV damage increased by 30% in France since the restriction on outings began on March 17, and helpline consultations increased by 33% in Singapore, as well as in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. There is a growing demand for shelters following the expansion.
On the other hand, there are many cases where women do not seek assistance because violent people are always at home, and in some areas, DV consultations have temporarily decreased.
In Italy, women were unable to access victim assistance services, with a 55% reduction in consultations received during the first two weeks of last month, and a similar trend in northern France.
UN Women said that the damage could be worsened without being noticed, the government has expanded the number of online contact points for governments not only by telephone but also by short messages to the perpetrators without their knowledge. To ensure that shelters for the elderly are secured.