Violence against women is expected to increase by 31 million cases United Nations Population Fund New Corona Impact April 29, 16:51
The UN Population Fund has announced that it will increase 31 million cases of various forms of violence against women and girls, including DV (domestic violence), due to restrictions on going out due to the spread of the new coronavirus. Sounded.
UNFPA = United Nations Population Fund investigated the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus infection on women and girls, and announced future predictions with universities.
As a result, women are increasingly being violated by their partners due to increased time spent at home due to out-of-go restrictions and financial instability, etc. It is estimated that the physical, sexual, and mental violence will increase by 31 million, and every three months it will increase by 15 million.
In addition, if you are unable to receive health services for six months after being restricted from going out, you will not be able to get condoms or contraceptives, and you will have 7 million unwanted pregnancies.
Efforts to eliminate child marriage have also been discontinued, with 13 million child marriages expected to be avoided in the next 10 years.
The UN Population Fund's Executive Director, Kanem, said the impact on women and girls was serious and said, "The spread of the global epidemics has highlighted inequality. I have to support them. "