Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Violence against Women and Girls
Summary
This report explores what impact the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic might have on violence against women and girls (VAWG). It draws on emerging global evidence from the current outbreak in coronavirus, as well as other similar epidemics (e.g. Ebola).
Citation
Fraser, Erika. “Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Violence against Women and Girls.” UK Department for International Development, March 16, 2020.
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