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The Causes of gender-based Violence During Lockdown

The Causes of gender-based Violence During Lockdown The causes of gender-based violence during lockdown are covered on this page (2020 – 2021). By the beginning of April 2020, more than half of the world’s population was living in lockdown, trapping aggressive partners and preventing them from receiving help from friends and family. This situation also affected men and women who had violent spouses. The UN reports that during the lockdown, all forms of violence against women and girls, but particularly domestic abuse, increased.

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Reasons why gender-based Violence During Lockdown intensified

• Social isolation – mqny gender-based violence victims found themselves trapped with abusive partners during the lockdown periods, with no hope of escaping.
• Economic insecurity – job loss affected many relationships and caused insecurities that influenced many gender-based conflicts.
• The breakdown of public services – GBV services during lockdowns were not prioritised by the government as there were greater concerns about how to prevent the Covid-19 virus.

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