Thread by @yennikwok, Let's see which countries that have seen an increase of domestic violence [...]

Let's see which countries that have seen an increase of domestic violence cases during COVID-19 lockdowns and quarantines:
1. China https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1005253/domestic-violence-cases-surge-during-covid-19-epidemic

Domestic Violence Cases Surge During COVID-19 Epidemic

Rights activists say law enforcement officials need to be more responsive to reports of gender-based violence.

https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1005253/domestic-violence-cases-surge-during-covid-19-epidemic

2. Malaysia https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3079456/malaysia-domestic-violence-spikes-amid-lockdown-slow-coronavirus

In Malaysia, domestic violence spikes amid coronavirus lockdown

Women’s rights groups are reporting a substantial increase in calls for help as workers are forced to stay home, running low on food and income.

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3079456/malaysia-domestic-violence-spikes-amid-lockdown-slow-coronavirus

3. Indonesia https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/07/jakarta-records-spike-in-domestic-violence-reports-during-work-from-home-period.html

Jakarta records spike in domestic violence reports during work-from-home period

"This is the highest number of domestic violence cases we’ve ever recorded [in a period of two weeks]," LBH Apik told The Jakarta Post.

https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/07/jakarta-records-spike-in-domestic-violence-reports-during-work-from-home-period.html

4. UK https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52157620

Domestic abuse calls 'up 25% since lockdown'

The figures follow warnings victims could find it harder to escape their abusers during lockdown.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52157620

5. Other parts of Europe: Italy, France, Spain, Russia, Belgium https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52216966

When home gets violent under lockdown in Europe

Worrying cases of domestic abuse have emerged across Europe after weeks of confinement.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52216966

6. Kazakhstan https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/4/from-where-i-stand-dina-smailova-on-covid-19

From where I stand: “The fact that domestic violence is not a criminal offence in Kazakhstan is...

Dina Smailova, a well-known activist from Kazakhstan, recently spoke to UN Women about the rising reports of domestic violence since the introduction of quarantine measures to stop the spread of...

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2020/4/from-where-i-stand-dina-smailova-on-covid-19

7. Australia https://news.yahoo.com/virus-drives-surge-australia-domestic-violence-cases-045312616.html

Virus drives surge in Australia domestic violence cases

Australia on Sunday announced a nearly US$100 million boost in funding to tackle domestic violence after support services reported a spike in coronavirus-related family abuse. Prime Minister Scott...

https://news.yahoo.com/virus-drives-surge-australia-domestic-violence-cases-045312616.html

8. US https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/04/us/domestic-violence-coronavirus-calls-cases-increase-invs/index.html

Some cities see jumps in domestic violence during the pandemic

As more and more Americans are forced to stay home during the escalating coronavirus pandemic, the crisis has created a pressure-cooker situation for domestic violence victims, exacerbating stressors...

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/04/us/domestic-violence-coronavirus-calls-cases-increase-invs/index.html

9. India https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-rise-in-domestic-violence-across-all-strata-of-society-in-the-coronavirus-lockdown-period/350249

Domestic Violence Cases Across India Swell Since Coronavirus Lockdown

In closed, claustrophobic spaces, with the police busy elsewhere, men take it out on the women.

https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-rise-in-domestic-violence-across-all-strata-of-society-in-the-coronavirus-lockdown-period/350249

10. And of course, Hong Kong https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3079338/stuck-home-monster-more-reports-violence-against

Domestic violence cases up sharply in Hong Kong since start of pandemic

Higher chances of conflict, violence when abusers spend more time at home.

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3079338/stuck-home-monster-more-reports-violence-against

One psychologist interviewed in this article also attributes it to Hong Kong's "small flats and cultural factors". Ehm no... It is a global problem that is hidden and neglected – and has gotten worse due to the pandemic. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3079582/appease-defuse-enlist-friend-domestic-violence

Living with abusive partners in a lockdown is ‘absolute hell’

Domestic violence has increased amid the coronavirus pandemic, and women feel trapped at home with their attackers. With few places to go to escape abuse in a lockdown, women should defuse tensions...

https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3079582/appease-defuse-enlist-friend-domestic-violence

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