In the declaration, the signatories vow to position the “prevention and remedy” of domestic violence as a key national and global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his call last week, the UN Secretary-General expressed frustration against the “horrific outbreak of domestic violence” worldwide due to COVID-19 lockdowns. But they can also trap women with violent partners,” the UN chief warned, calling for measures to address the horrifying global surge in domestic violence, directed towards women and girls. also strengthened their capacity to help women, victim of domestic violence during this period of lockdown. During this lockdown period, the rate of domestic violence has increased in Morocco as in the rest of the world.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 13, 2020 10:07 UTC