Published 3 years ago

COVID-19 containment measures worsened violence against women

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By Johnbosco AgbakwuruPRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday observed that there has been a spike in gender-based violence because of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and the measures put in place to contain the virus.The President’s observation was contained in his goodwill message at the International Day of. Eliminating Violence Against Women.

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The Nation

Bilawal concerned over growing crimes against women

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People’s Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday expressed concern over the growing and unabated incidents of violence against women in Pakistan, with conviction rate of cases of crimes against women being recorded at 2.

3 years ago·Lahore, Pakistan

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FijiTimes

Violence against girls and women too prevalent in Fiji – PM Bainimarama

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3 years ago·Fiji

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Vanguard News

COVID-19 containment measures worsened violence against women

3 years ago·Nigeria

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Khaleej Times

Drive to end violence against women launched in UAE

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3 years ago·Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Herald Zimbabwe

‘Violence against women must stop’

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3 years ago·Harare, Zimbabwe

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Radio France Internationale

Violence against women and children is Covid's 'shadow pandemic' warns UN

The United Nations says lockdowns intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus have lead to an increase in violence against women, especially domestic violence across the globe. Although France has put in place several measures to combat this trend, more needs to be done.

3 years ago·Paris, France

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