According to a report published last October by the Epidemiological Unit in Sri Lanka, evidence shows a 10-50% increase in domestic violence helpline calls in some countries. The report also stated that the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the escalation of violence against women and children in Sri Lanka too. A survey done in Sri Lanka shows that 76.8% of the respondents experienced verbal abuse, while 7.8% encountered physical and 5.6% sexual violence. Attorney-at-Law and Child Protection Force Founder Milani SalpitikoralaAttorney-at-Law and Child Protection Force Founder Milani Salpitikorala observed that since the recent opening of wine stores, the amount of calls she received on domestic abuse has increased. She also added that lawyers who are well versed in the field of domestic violence laws should also partake in training of the police.

Source: The Nation September 19, 2021 18:56 UTC