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Gender-Based Violence in 2020

Nisha Sabanayagam, Programme & Operations Manager, All Women's Action Society (AWAM) | Rusni Tajari, Senior Advocacy Officer, Women’s Aid Organization (WAO)

25-Nov-20 15:00

Gender-Based Violence in 2020

It’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In light of that, we look back and reflect on 2020, see how COVID-19 and lockdowns contributed to the rise of Gender-Based Violence, and examine if political instability can slow down efforts to curb GBV.

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Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan


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Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Live & Learn,  Gender-Based Violence,  GBV,  Domestic Violence,  Sexual Harassment,  Stalking, 


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