COVID-19 and Ending Violence against Women and Girls

Publications - Released in 2020

This brief highlights emerging evidence of the impact of the recent global pandemic of COVID-19 on violence against women and girls. It makes recommendations to be considered by all sectors of society, from governments to international organizations and to civil society organizations, in order to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, at the onset, during, and after the public health crisis, with examples of actions already taken.

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Organizations

  • UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women)