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Publication
Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur: online gender-based violence in the context of COVID-19
In this submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women, APC and partners organizations identify the nexus between domestic violence and online gender-based violence in the context of COVID-19.
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Feminist talk
Domestic abuse during COVID-19 includes financial and online abuse
There are increasing rates of domestic violence and abuse during the lockdown for COVID-19 imposed in different countries. This violence includes abuse that relies on online means and includes financial abuse and exploitation, that particularly harm the independence of those who are the targets.