The ongoing challenge of violence against women and children in South Africa. Why are we deeper in crisis?
oleh: Shahana Rasool
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | University of Johannesburg 2020-06-01 |
Deskripsi
Gender Based Violence (GBV) has been referred to as the Shadow Pandemic, since it has tripled internationally from the start of the outbreak of COVID-19. The increased rates of reported GBV around the globe have ranged from 30% to 200%. We have seen high numbers of GBV reports in South Africa as well, with the GBV toll-free emergency hotline reporting 120 000 calls in the first three weeks of lockdown.