MANILA, Philippines – Gender-based violence during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to the COVID-19 pandemic may now be reported through an online site of the Commission Human Rights
The CHR said Monday it has developed the site as part of their responsibility as gender ombud, as residents of Luzon and other areas spend more time at home because of travel restrictions brought by the ECQ.
“If you are, or if you know someone is being abused within your homes or communities, reach out to us. We are here to help you out,” CHR said in a statement. Human rights and gender equality advocates have warned that the lockdown, which requires people to stay at home to limit chances of a localized transmission of the virus, may lead to higher cases of domestic violence., a known woman rights’ advocate, warned that the country may see an increase in domestic abuse cases because of the lockdown, saying that it would be even more difficult for abused women to endure staying at home with their abusers.
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