COVID-19 has brought an increase in domestic violence
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The coronavirus pandemic has caused a number of external problems beyond its actual health drawbacks.
One of the main problems is the surge in domestic violence around the world as a result of isolation, as many victims of domestic abuse are forced to stay inside with their abusers. The United Nations have called this ever-increasing issue a ‘shadow pandemic’.
Malta has a 179 helpline for anyone suffering any kind of abuse which requires an urgent response.
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