gender-based violence

In Depth

COVID-19 worsening gender-based violence, trafficking risk, for women and girls

4 years ago

With the COVID-19 pandemic heightening the dangers of gender-based violence and human trafficking, action on these two fronts is needed now more than ever, the head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said on Monday.

In Depth

Women leaders ‘essential to peace and progress for all’: UN Chief

4 years ago

Mr. Guterres observed that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate negative impact on women and girls, leaving them victims of rising gender-based violence while simultaneously diverting resources from their health care, including sexual and reproductive services, as well as threatening long-term impacts on women’s employment and girls’ educations.