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Coronavirus to have ’catastrophic’ impact on women with domestic abuse up 20%
The coronavirus lockdown could lead to a 20% surge in domestic violence as victims remain trapped at home with their abusers, the United Nations predicted…
Domestic violence reports rise by a third in locked-down London – police
Reports of domestic violence in London have risen by a third in the last six weeks, police said on Friday, urging victims to speak out…
Japan mayor under fire for ’women dawdle at shops’ remark
The mayor of Japan’s Osaka has come under fire for suggesting men should do grocery shopping during the coronavirus outbreak because women are indecisive and…
Women bear brunt of U.S. job losses in coronavirus crisis
Women have lost the lion’s share of U.S. jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, researchers said on Thursday, as family responsibilities and the industries they dominate…
Thailand pledges to protect women who report sexual abuse
Thailand stepped up efforts to tackle sexual harassment on Tuesday, pledging to protect victims who come forward and to investigate complaints of abuse experienced by…
Protect women from domestic violence during coronavirus lockdowns – pope
Pope Francis said on Monday society had to stand behind women victims of domestic violence, as abuse increased around the world during coronavirus lockdowns. Francis praised…
Put women and girls at centre of COVID-19 recovery: UN Secretary-General
Limited gains in gender equality and women’s rights made over the decades are in danger of being rolled back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
Votes for women: South Korea’s first feminist party seeks parliament seats
South Korea is regularly ranked lowest in the developed world for gender equality, but for the first time a feminist party is seeking parliamentary seats…
World short of six million nurses, WHO says
As COVID-19 captures global headlines, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Tuesday that the world needs nearly six million nurses. The UN’s health agency along…
Women and low-paid among worst hit by UK coronavirus job cuts
Low-paid workers, young people and women are most likely to have lost work in Britain due to the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus lockdown,…
Millions of women feared at risk of backstreet abortions during pandemic
Millions of women and girls may be forced to carry unwanted pregnancies or risk unsafe backstreet abortions as the coronavirus lockdowns restrict access to family…
Afghan women play ’crucial’ role in Taliban talks, says negotiator
Afghanistan’s ”fragile gains” in women’s rights are at risk unless women play a key role in peace talks with the Taliban, one of the few…
Pandemics and violence against women and children
Times of economic uncertainty, civil unrest and disaster are linked to a myriad of risk factors for increased violence against women and children (VAW/C). Pandemics…
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