COVID-19 and violence against women: What the health sector/system can do
World Health Organization: Violence against women remains a major global public health and women’s health threat during emergencies – WHO has produced this essential information about COVID-19 as to what the health sector/system can do.
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“Signal for Help” Tool
Canadian Women’s Foundation: “Signal for Help” is a simple one-handed sign someone can use on a video call. It can help a person silently show they need help and want someone to check in with them in a safe way.
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Redefining vulnerability in the era of COVID-19
The Lancet: While responding to COVID-19, policy makers should consider the risk of deepening health inequalities. If vulnerable groups are not properly identified, the consequences of this pandemic will be even more devastating.
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Coronavirus: how crime changes during a lockdown
The Conversation: There are worrying signs that offences like domestic violence and online fraud are likely to surge and that new offences (like malicious coughing), are emerging
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