violence against women and girls

Take Action: 10 Ways You Can Help End Violence Against Women, Even During A Pandemic

Take Action: 10 Ways You Can Help End Violence Against Women, Even During A Pandemic

The pandemic of violence against women is not new. Even before COVID-19 hit us, globally, 243 million women and girls were abused by their intimate partners in the past year. The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the violence, even as support services faltered and accessing help became harder. This year the United Nations, together with our partners, are demanding four critical actions, summarized by our 2020 campaign theme: FUND, RESPOND, PREVENT, COLLECT.