Thread by @WHO

If you are experiencing violence during #COVID19:
🤝 Reach out to supportive family, friends or neighbours
📞 Call a hotline or access information online if possible
🆘 Seek out local services for survivors

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If you are experiencing violence at home during #COVID19 and need to leave in a hurry:

🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbour, relative or shelter you can go to
🔀 Plan how to get there
🎒 Keep ready essential personal items to take with you

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During the #COVID19 pandemic, risks of violence increase due to:
❗️ More time at home with abusers
❗️ Rising stress
❗️ Isolation from social support networks
❗️ Limited access to critical services

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#HealthWorkers, you can help women survivors of violence during #COVID19
🤝 Offer first-line support to women
🩹 Provide medical treatment
❤️ Connect and refer to survivors to support

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Here's how health systems can help women survivors of violence during #COVID19:
🤝 Identify & share information on support services
👩‍👧‍👦 Establish referral linkages
📋 Find out what survivors of violence need and how best to reach them safely

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Governments can help protect women & their children from violence during #COVID19.
✅ Incl. violence against women essential services in COVID-19 emergency preparedness & response plans
✅ Support hotlines, shelters & other specialized services

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Services to respond to violence against women are essential during the #COVID19 pandemic.
INVEST, PROTECT & SUPPORT these services for the health of women, children and adolescents.

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