In Spain, calls to an emergency hotline for reporting abuse are up 18 percent. https://mailchi.mp/19thnews/pandemic-versus-primary …
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As countries extend quarantines to contain #covid19, we're seeing a troubling rise in domestic violence. In France, there is now a “code word” system for people to stealthily alert authorities.
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In parts of Britain, reports went up by 20 percent in the week after the country imposed its
#covid19 lockdown. https://mailchi.mp/19thnews/pandemic-versus-primary …Show this thread -
An official in Rio de Janeiro estimated calls went up by 40 or 50 percent since people have been in isolation. https://mailchi.mp/19thnews/pandemic-versus-primary …
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Lebanon saw twice as many calls in March 2020 as they did during the same time last year, according to the United Nations. https://mailchi.mp/19thnews/pandemic-versus-primary …
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The increase in domestic violence reports has prompted the
@UN to call for a global response, citing the extreme nature of the situation. https://mailchi.mp/19thnews/pandemic-versus-primary …pic.twitter.com/SPXXMFNzgE
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