Domestic violence

The events of this month have awakened a conversation on how to stem the tide of violence and harassment that women face on a daily basis. We must take meaningful action to end violence against women.

As we come closer to Christmas and think about the gifts we want to get our loved ones, let's take a moment to consider what women around the world have on their wishlist this year. 

Christmas can be a stressful occasion as it is, but with the coronavirus pandemic, it could be a doubly fraught holiday. Find out how women and girls are at risk of increased domestic violence this time of the year. 

Imagine trying to stay six feet apart in a refugee camp or a slum. Find out how coronavirus crisis is a catastrophe in the most densely populated places around the world.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought a rise in domestic violence all over the world. See our safety guide, with tips for those affected by domestic violence.

As Coronavirus spreads rapidly across the world, lockdown is the ‘new normal’ for many people, and the usual rules of life have changed. Find out how this has led to a surge in a danger just as profound as the virus: domestic violence.