On International Day of Non-Violence, and always, reach out for help if you need it.
If you are experiencing violence:
πŸ‘‹πŸΎ Contact supportive family, friends or neighbours
πŸ“ž Call a hotline or access information online if possible
πŸ†˜ Seek out local services for survivors
If you are experiencing violence at home during #COVID19 and need to leave in a hurry:
🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbor, relative or shelter you can go to
πŸ”€ Plan how to get there
πŸŽ’ Keep ready essential personal items to take with you
People who are at higher risk of domestic violence 🏠 during and after #COVID19 include:
πŸ§’Children
πŸ‘©Women
πŸ§“Older people

We must #EndViolence!
#HealthWorkers should minimize the need for violence survivors to repeatedly tell their history: Always listen attentively when πŸ‘©πŸ‘¨πŸ§’ recount their stories and don’t interpret or judge.
#EndViolence
Nearly 3 in 4 children πŸ‘§πŸ§’ (300 million) aged 2-4 years regularly suffer physical punishment and/or psychological violence at the hands of parents and caregivers.

It's time to #EndViolence against children.

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