1/7 Coronavirus THREAD: There are several overlooked areas with how the isolation measures could impact #COVID19 everyday life. One is the potential rise of gender-based domestic violence, as victims are forced to stay inside with their abusers...euractiv.com/section/corona…
2/7 “The crisis that we are going through and the quarantine could unfortunately create a fertile ground of domestic violence,” a statement from the office of @MarleneSchiappa read yesterday...
3/7 The Feminist @NousToutesOrg recently highlighted the importance of France's emergency helpline 3919, which is operating on a reduced #COVID19 service: “Being confined at home with a violent man is dangerous. It is not recommended to go out. It is not forbidden to flee."
4/7 Reports from activists in China said that there was a surge in domestic violence against women subsequent to the quarantine: sixthtone.com/news/1005253/d…
5/7 In the US, the National Domestic Abuse Hotline said: "When survivors are forced to stay in the home or in close proximity to their abuser more frequently, an abuser can use any tool to exert control over their victim, including a national health concern such as COVID-19.”
6/7 For Europe, Jurgita Pečiūrienė @eurogender told @EURACTIV that as a result of #COVID19 isolation, victims could "be exposed to abusers for long periods of time and cut off from social and institutional support."
7/7 If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, call 112 and ask for the police. If you are not in immediate danger and need help or assistance, you are encouraged to contact one of the national women’s emergency helplines found here: ec.europa.eu/justice/saynos…
