Addressing Violence Against Children, Women and Older People During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Actions

• 2020

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This report focuses on the rise in violence against children, women, and older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. It describes key actions to help protect these vulnerable groups. These actions include increasing awareness, providing support services, and ensuring access to essential resources like healthcare and safe shelters. The report also highlights the importance of community involvement and government policies in preventing violence. By working together, communities can create safer environments for everyone affected by this issue during challenging times like a pandemic.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response

Keywords: Child Abuse; Elder Abuse; Violence; Women's Health; Domestic Violence; COVID-19

Institutions: World Health Organization (WHO)

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