This year marks the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Resolution on Women, Peace and Security, also known as UN Resolution 1325. According to a New York Times article Where Can Domestic Violence Victims Turn During Covid-19?, this is not because domestic violence is happening less, but because it is harder for victims to report it. Victims of domestic violence also no longer turn to their parents’ home for refuge, in fear they might infect the “at-higher-risk” elderly. Linking the security of women and the security of nationsWhen women experience violence, entire families and communities suffer. 'Birdcage' mosaic, part of 'Out of the Darkness Into the Marvelous Light' project with victims of ... [+] domestic violence, YMCA Wilmington, Delaware.

Source: Forbes April 04, 2020 15:00 UTC