Although a lockdown or controlled movement seemed necessary in many countries to curb the spread of COVID-19, the action has resulted in the rise of domestic violence. The Security and Gender Group (SGG), chaired by United Nations Women, said that domestic violence reports soared during the COVID-19 crisis, including in China and the United States.
Meanwhile, in Malaysia, the Talian Kasih hotline received an increasing number of calls and reports on abuse as of March 26, nine days after the Movement Control Order (MCO) started. 1893 calls were recorded since the beginning of MCO, according to the Women and Family Development Ministry (KPWKM)’s corporate communications department.
