© india.comCoronavirus lockdown: UN chief urges end to domestic violence, citing global surge
Geneva: At a time when people across the world have been forced to stay inside their homes to help control the spread of coronavirus, inhuman cases of domestic violence meted on women have constantly been on the rise. With no avenue to escape, women continue to be the victims of abuse and assault by men. Also Read - Coronavirus Lockdown in India Might Get Extended Until September, Warns a New Report
Expressing concern over the same, UN Secretary General António Guterres on Monday appealed governments to pay attention to and prevent a “horrifying global surge in domestic violence” over the last few weeks amid lockdown measures imposed by several countries. Also Read - Malaika Arora Talks About Perks of Staying at Home in New Instagram Post
He captioned the video as, ”Peace is not just the absence of war. Many women under lockdown for #COVID19 face violence where they should be safest: in their own homes. Today I appeal for peace in homes around the world. I urge all governments to put women’s safety first as they respond to the pandemic”.