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COVID pandemic hid shadow pandemic of violence against women: UN

Close-Up Of Woman Showing Stop Sign While Sitting Indoors

Women use their hands to protect themselves from sexual abuse.Detain rape, sexual abuse , human trafficking, domestic violence rape. Source: Getty Images

Experts working to combat violence against women say the COVID pandemic has had a devastating effect on gender equality, with levels of violence soaring during the pandemic.



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