Eradicating gender-based violence is more crucial than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic

 Eradicating gender-based violence is more crucial than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gender-based violence can take many forms, from physical to mental, and has long-lasting negative impacts on women and girls’ well-being that prevent them from reaching their full potential. All forms of violence against women have increased since March creating a “shadow pandemic” due to several factors, according to the UN. #COVID19 #GBV. #SDG5 #16days