UN chief urges governments to protect women amid coronavirus lockdown

United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres urged the governments to protect women during the coronavirus lockdown as the threat looms largest in their own homes. He conveyed this in a video message calling violence against women “horrifying” and advised the government to make redress and prevention of domestic violence. Guterres also called for setting up emergency warning systems in pharmacies and groceries for women to seek support without alerting their abusers. 

Following the lockdown, reports of domestic violence have surged dramatically around the globe. He called for peace at home — and in homes — around the world.

Source: Samaa