Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Violence against Women and Girls

Dr Erika Fraser - VAWG Helpdesk

This report from the VAWG Helpdesk explores the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic may impact on violence against women and girls, based on emerging evidence, including increased risk of corporal punishment, sexual exploitation, and abuse of girls, as well as intensification of child protection issues due to children being separated from caregivers.

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