Addressing Violence Against Children, Women and Older People During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Actions | NLM

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Addressing Violence Against Children, Women and Older People During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Actions

06/18/2020 12:00 AM EDT

Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 6/18/2020. Several countries affected by COVID-19 have seen increases in levels of violence occurring in the home, including violence against children, intimate partner violence, and violence against older people. Countries also face increasing challenges in maintaining support and care for survivors of violence. This seven-page brief compiles key actions that the health sector can undertake within a multi-sectoral response to prevent or mitigate interpersonal violence based on existing WHO guidance. (PDF)